There is some new inventory coming in TC, high-end stuff and more reasonably priced rentals are always in short supply.  

There are opportunities everywhere, you just have to train your eyes to spot them, your brain and mouth to create them, and your arms and legs to execute them.Yes, your market is expensive, and for good reason ... there is high demand and perpetually limited supply of housing.

Housing supply continues to dwindle relative to demand and it won't get any better in the anchorage bowl.

You also might try Meeks or your local lighting supply as they will have better quality.

It can also help on some (minor) variable costs.  

This was actually not true, as it was only a few of the pipes in the bathroom that needed to be replaced for about $1,000 worth of supplies and labor.THE BANK LITERALLY THREW $175,000 DOWN THE DRAIN BECAUSE OF A SIMPLE INSPECTION MISTAKE ON THEIR PART

Was the previous landlord paying for something that we typically require the tenant to pay for, such as variable utilities (water, electric, natural gas/oil, etc.)

Make it a point in your property rules to have tenants maintain proper egress, clean the home regularly, use the ventilation devices appropriately, and report to you in a timely manner any mold or moisture problems.Here is a clause from our rental agreement that covers this....MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES.Landlord will maintain all electrical, plumbing, heating, and other facilities and appliances supplied by Landlord in good working order.Landlord will perform periodic inspections of the premises, no less than once a year, for the purpose of property maintenance and repair.Landlord will notify Tenant in advance of the inspection.

Finally, get the big box stores like Lowes, The Home Depot apps,  whatever is in your area and look up costs of supplies.  

Pricing - The demand for walkable cities far outpaces the supply.