Also considered a vending machine with commonly used items for the tenants but not sure if this would be best.

So I'm planning on having a set number of items for a standard bathroom remodel, general for the kitchen, etc.

Content with no value-add when compared to other sites and duplicate content are two specific items targeted in the Panda updates.

These items, and more, are all part of the costs that must be paid...by someone. 

Even small items like cabinet pull and handles are easy.

If it's truly abandoned, you will notice most/all clothing is gone, there's no high-value items like flat-screen TV or computer, all the food is gone or old, most kitchen items are missing, etc.

Yes, I definitely understand arbitrage and I understand that most people can deduct student loan interest (assuming they itemize their deductions; however most people don't since the standard deduction is usually higher).  

As part of takeover on a new asset, I follow a checklist and work with the third party management company to make sure all the various items are being handled such as:Setup bank accounts, order checksGet all the utility accounts transferredAlert vendors of new ownershipCommunication to tenantsOrder new signageSetup property websiteGet phones and internet setupOrder marketing materialsAny many, many other itemsWe took the asset over at 93% occupancy.The day after closing, increased rents $20 to $30 on all floor plans for new leases and lease renewals.As of 4/22/16, we are 97% pre-leased with the new rents in place.

I understand a modest hold-back to ensure the contractor comes back to clean up any missed items but otherwise I don't understand the logic.

+$100   General Repairs Budget Line Item +/- 5%?