They won’t be expecting the same money as their neighbors with the shiny new kitchen and fresh paint. 

They won’t be expecting the same money as their neighbors with the shiny new kitchen and fresh paint. 

As you stated, paint and new hardware would make it look fresh.

Or just give them notice that I’m not renewing their month to month, and start fresh?

I'll investigate with WellsFargo.

You need to investigate the S8 handlers and confirm that they are supportive of the landlords and will act swiftly when issues arise.

They won’t be expecting the same money as their neighbors with the shiny new kitchen and fresh paint

A couple examples where they didn't perform....1) they hired a lawn service for $600 for 2 cuts/month...after I was floored by this I made one phone call and had a landscaper for $240 (he was reputable and insured)....2) tenant complained about hot water and rather than have a plumber come out to investigate, they authorized my contractor to replace the hot water heater (they were way beyond their authority limit).I also expect my PM to show the property. 

Wash the exterior siding and the roof, fresh paint, good realtor with professional photographer, clean up landscaping, fresh mulch...Clean as can be inside, wipe baseboards, clean blinds, etc. 

I am very unclear on what you were writing in paragraph 2 and 3, but it sounds that you are quite fresh to real estate, and you are influenced by READING without actual experience, so as a person that likes to help my colleagues (as you  mentioned in paragraph 3) I will try to explain to you a drop as far as I understand you are unclear about.on your question why I don't give my properties to property management companies, if I don't like them.