I would have 1 year leases but was trying to say when one moved out, I would go down there to clean up, paint, etc. and use it to stay there while I get it rent ready again.

If you consider it you should require they pay 4 months in advance.This will cover them paying the first months rent,time to immediately evict them if they violate a provision in the lease,and cover paint and carpet again.If they violate the lease for any reason all the money paid upfront is NON-REFUNDABLE.Don't just stick a tenant in there to put one in.Make them meet extra security demands or wait on a better tenant to come along.You have to make a tenant like that have a bunch of "skin" in the game.They may or may not have reformed themselves and if they have they should not mind putting extra down.

., a due diligence period or inspection contingency period) and unless you choose to terminate, the contract stays in full force.Just asking for a change in the contract (whether the change is accepted or not), doesn't impact the contract.

When it's time to sell, would it show ok leaving as is in brown or would it show better to paint white?

From what she says, it is in good structural condition but needs cosmetic improvements (paint, maybe some carpeting) from bad tenants.

IE paint colors, roof (if needed) etc .. thankshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/photos/show/183671https://bp-v-newproduction.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/user_photo/image/183671/photo.jpg

Seasoned rehabbers use the same paint, flooring, appliances, cabinets etc. and probably have an automatic number to apply to a project.

The mentally ill must be cared for in a humane and good way, letting them choose to walk the streets e most inhumane thing we have ever done.3.

You can paint over aluminum, no problem.

The property I'm closing on in a couple weeks will get a full rehab (kitchen, both baths, all new paint & flooring + landscaping) for under $10k out of pocket.