For the rare tenant who still complains, if we think it is a good, long-term tenant with a clean house so likely the neighbors causing the issue, we'll just hire a service and set up auto-pay quarterly as long as tenant agrees to schedule quarterly treatments without missing them. 

Finding the right cleaning chemicals for the job.

One huge advantage to this is that it will clean up Zillow postings that are overdue/expired or already rented out.

They last forever and clean very well.

However, if the tenant is paying $1000/month as a monthly rent payment then advertising the gross rent of $1000 isn't technically wrong.I've ran into a lot of weird undisclosed stuff in leases like landlord supplied utilities and internet, incorrect rent amounts, landlord paid routine maintenance, etc.

I have read that I would need to carpet, paint/seal the walls, and clean the ducts.

HelloMy finished basement has tiles on floor and it looks very clean visually but once when I walk barefoot on floor my feet becomes dark.Looks like I need to do some cleaning.How can I clean my tiled floor.Appreciate your feedback.Thanks

I won't go into all of them, but the primary thing was that our kitchen cabinets were basically falling off the wall, the dishwasher stopped working after using it 3 times and the P-trap under the sink was malfunctioning, causing a constant water drip and massive hole under the sink - which they had covered up with a shelf and cleaning supplies.

If you're going the umbrella insurance route, make sure it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).

If not, you may want to be prepared for a fight, especially if one A/C guy talked about unsafe conditions.Personally, I'd cut my losses and give a full refund of the deposit, assuming they comply with the other terms of the lease to clean the place and leave it in good condition.