Orlando is very competitive, therefore you have to provide an extremely clean, themed out home with close proximity to the parks in a community that also offers great resort amenities. 

Also, a freshly cleaned and nice-smelling home makes a great first impression!

If it is brownfield and you're going to clean it up, they might talk.If it is just kind of a run of the mill deal, I don't think you get any break on taxes. 

We're currently paying for lawn care, snow removal and cleaning services + husband is doing some of their home maintenance himself.

You'll want to have an idea of how you handle utilities, and I've heard of the owner covering a weekly house cleaning to keep the peace sort of thing.  

I raised the rents to bring them closer to market value, though still not at full market rates.It’s now been four months since the rent increase, and Tenant A has requested hardwood flooring to replace the carpet, which I believe has been there since they first moved in.

You basically add it to the cost of buying your property and then slowly depreciate.Some parts of your rehab, such as appliances, carpets or driveway/parking can be written off immediately instead of being slowly depreciated.

But the cleaning lady being used ( that is contracted by the complex) would not give any information as to what would need to be cleaned to avoid a cleaning fee.

How does everyone handle cleaning the bedding during turnovers?

It also can collect rents, pet fees, cleaning fees, etc. and deposit them.