Talked to tax attorneys about fighting tax increase etc.

Buying something shows you're not just one of the 100000000000 asking for deals but you are willing and able to buy.But first (maybe this should be #1, but whatever), know EXACTLY what you're capable of getting. 

If you know your tenant well and they are fully capable of doing the repair themselves you could ask for pictures before and after and have them send you the receipt for the cost of part and reimburse them.

I’m capable of doing any type of work as long as the costs still leave plenty of equity.

Also, snow removal, if you live in a climate with snow and ice.Landlord Responsibilities: Landlord will at all times during the tenancy keep the premises fit for human habitation, and shall in particular:a.Cultivate, care for and mow surrounding grass, lawn, flowers, and shrubberyb.Maintain the premises to substantially comply with any applicable code, statue, ordinance, or regulation governing the premisec.Maintain the roof, floors, walls, chimneys, fireplaces, foundations, and all other structural components in reasonable good repair as to be usable and capable of resisting normal loadsd.Keep any shared or common areas reasonable clean, sanitary, and safe from defects increasing the hazards of fire or accidente.Provide a reasonable program for the control of infestation by insects, rodents, and other pests at move in f.Except where the condition is attributable to normal wear and tear, make repairs and arrangements necessary to put and keep the premises in as good condition as at move ing.Provide reasonably adequate locks and provide keys to the tenanth.Maintain all electrical, plumbing (main lines), heating, and other facilities and appliances supplied by Landlord in reasonably good working orderi.Maintain the unit in reasonably weather tight conditionj.Provide facilities adequate to supply heat and water and hot water as reasonably required by the tenant

You basically have two options ...fight or flight.

When you get into fights or insult the tenant, they are more likely to cause trouble which is why I try to keep things very brief and professional.When she said she was looking for a place to rent, you asked if you were being a jerk.

In my lease, I state that the security deposit will be refunded to "every person listed on the lease" because I don't want to get in the middle of a fight.

There is no community out there more capable of clarifying confusing issues, so I'm thankful to be part of BP!

There's some greedy/slimy people out there just waiting to prey on people unwilling to put up a fight.