However, you don't have a lot of leverage, so I'd approach gently.

Id need to get a full rehab to deal with this.when we see a wrecked plane pilots always say well that will buff out or nothing a little duct tape cant fix LOL..  

@James Dolan  Appliances should be on sale now or get a gently used set.

Maintain cash reserves to weather you through the storm of increased vacancy, but I'm believing that the next downturn will be gentle compared to 2008. 

Awww, that'l buff out ;-P

I am new so please be gentle!

I say this gently,  and it has  almost nothing to do with real estate,  but with life,  which is pretty important:  Figure this part of yourself out.  

My experience with all of this is brand new so be gentle!

Travelers are extremely gentle on properties, there's no clutter, places get cleaned top to bottom many times a month on average and minor maintenance issues get resolved immediately, they have to (And if you're renting to a good "arbitrager" they'll take care of these minor things for you!).

I'm thankful that a young lady saw something in me 36 years ago and took a chance and leap of faith on a knucklehead who through her help and gentle persuasion helped mold me into to the constantly evolving child of God I am.