This led me to start thinking of creating an LLC to write off all rehab including fresh paint, new flooring, etc. 

If anyone is looking for a conservative place to live with good people, nature, fresh air, no traffic, personal freedom, Kanye West, and one of the best-looking REALTORS on earth, call me.

I sometimes use new guys even though I have a tried and true option just so I can keep my list fresh. 

At the lease renewal we just rolled it into the rent.If the property doesn't have a garage, we like to provide some type of storage for people to put their lawnmower and yard equipment in.

A small 1 car garage(only 1 tenant actually uses it), laundry/storage room, and a "bonus" room right when you walk into the units is on the first floor.If there is any more information that you need, let me know.

In this case the LL can choose to rent to another tenant, keep the unit vacant, turn it into storage, whatever they want to do with it. 

We own apps, storage and mhp's.

i just had a townhouse opened up because a tenant that couldn't afford it had to move out. it really does suck to let a good tenant go, and seeing her just falling into this economy broke my heart. i gave her a grant, helped her move, and also offered her my garage for storage in the meantime while she's with family now. i really want to avoid this happening again. and i was wondering what are the measurements that people take now adays to make sure you're finding a tenant that does have a good job and good intentions. i'm terrified to see another tenant breaking in front of me like that. also i have a friend that told me that he found a tenant, signed a lease, and a day later he was already making problems and he's not paying rent. he was totally scammed and now with no evictions - he basically have someone living in his house for who knows how long. these are scary times for landlords, and i really need some good advise what to do and how to approach the next potential tenant. thank you all!

We have acquired 3 self storage facilities in the past 2 years.

Some fresh paint, new appliances and counters, new flooring and light fixtures, and you have a new house.