@Robert Flowers How did you structure the lease?...

@Michelle Shriver Glad you got it figured out! Let

I am also not planning on adding any electrical outlets on that wall.My question is, do I need a permit to do so, the work is fairly easy and I can do it my self.

Cut the grass, trim that huge bush/tree in the front, put a couple flowers in pots near entry. 

Consider a rental property purchased vacant and in need of quite a bit of repair and make-ready before renting out. Let's

To make a long story a little shorter I ended up moving walls, building walls, replacing every light, switch, outlet, new doors(inside and out), new cabinets, every piece of trim is new, built closets, rewired most of the house.

I buy Nikes running shoes, at the outlet mall.

The tenant was also charged $130 for tenant caused repairs (I.E. dog holes in back yard).The work needed upon move out was:- Full paint including ceilings in all 3 upstairs bedrooms - normal wear and tear- Paint interior and exterior doors front and back - normal wear and tear the sun beats down on these doors- Fill in all nail holes and repair where old curtain rods were on windows- Install smoke alarms - normal upon move out- Change furnace filter - normal upon move out- Fill dog holes in back yard - Check all plumbing and electrical to ensure is functioning (switches, plugs, outlets, drains, faucets) - precautionary to avoid maintenance issues as it is cheaper to do everything at once rather than have several maintenance calls after a move in- Roof repairs - not tenant damage- Ceiling repairs in upper bedrooms - due to roof leak- Repair storm door on front and rear entry- Remove all debris throughout the property- Check all cabinets, doors, hinges, are tight and open/close as they should - precautionary to avoid maintenance issues as it is cheaper to do everything at once rather than have several maintenance calls after a move in- Repair kitchen cabinet that is leaning forward - minor repair- Install shower head- Reglaze bathtub - not tenant damage- Install light bulbs in every socket - normal upon move out- Check all ceiling fans operate and install globes where missing - precautionary to avoid maintenance issues as it is cheaper to do everything at once rather than have several maintenance calls after a move in- Change front and back entry door locks - normal In move outYour response below:Skye,Isn't this supposed to be covered by the tenant's deposit?

And troll a number of different “off market” outlets. 

Fresh flowers and a welcome gift are great touches that will lead to 5 star reviews.