I'll share what I give to tenants and it should help you with yours.If the Tenants insist the house is a danger, let them move out and start fresh.

Property appraised for 245k; however, it was classified as a c5 which prevented most lenders from issuing conventional financing.I contested the appraisal and the appraiser held their ground, but their supervisor told me that if I slapped a coat of paint on the cabinets (these needed to be replaced due to wood rot) it would be an easy c4.I paid $520 for a new appraisal, contacted all my family and friends, deep cleaned the home and put a fresh coat of paint on the rotted cabinets and over the doors.

So, they bought an OOS property (usually a freshly rehabbed A-grade house in a C or D area) because the house looked awesome in pictures, and the cashflow looked good on paper.

Then, look at any updates that might bring in MORE or HIGHER rents, such as kitchen, baths, fresh paint, clean floors (carpet or hard surfaces), ceiling fans, window AC units, etc.

In the ever-shifting world of real estate, where each new day brings fresh possibilities and unforeseen turns, the dawn of Artificial Intelligence in Homebuying.

What I find here is that if you are starting with a fresh mortgage at today's rates it is difficult to cash flow.

I recommend that my clients use life insurance to plan for the future tax obligation: either there will be a death benefit to pay the tax or there will be cash value that can pay the tax.Even if the seller chooses to remain in real estate, when they buy their next property, they will start off with a fresh depreciation schedule.

Just get painted to make an old roof look fresh.

At the minimum, the home needs to be freshly painted, newer flooring, and all the appliances in good working condition. 

Macey's client service is a breath of fresh air considering the service you receive from customer based businesses these days.