I have got creative and did a random pattern with replacement tiles that were a contrasting color.Yes this requires replacing some perfectly good tiles but it worked out good.

They paid the deposit and have paid their rent perfectly on time so far.

A perfect example of this is www.iHomefinder.com.

I'm having trouble renting my perfect 3/2 at $1350 but my sister is renting up 4/3 and 4/2 for $1500 and $1650.

Depends on how much you spend.If you spend $1200 or more a month on purchases, the AMEX Blue card will provide the highest cash benefit I have found.If you might spend less than $1200/mo then go for the Chase Perfect Card, I have both and use the chase when they don't take AMEX.They are both unlimited to the amount of cash back per year, but the AMEX is a teired rebate schedule 1.5% to 5% for gas and groceries, and .5% to 2% for everything else, where Chase is 3% on gas and groceries and 1% on everything from the first purchase from the first purchase.

At one time I found furnishings that I believe were called 'loft style beds' that had extra long mattresses, perfect for dorm rooms, etc.

Okay that makes perfect sense.

You did perfect, in my opinion.I hope the thief gets everything he deserves.

Not perfect but under the circumstances all that is warranted.As for the walls I personally never allow a tenant to do any work especially painting unless maybe they are a professional painter and can provide you examples of their work.

There's a reason why there is an extra 6 pages, that aren't covered in the 2 page specials......when everything Doesn't go smooth and perfect.