You must pay someone for cleaning.

He earned quick money as a wholesaler, and I have a house to keep)Rehab cost: $20k (vinyl floor, interior paint, new dual pane windows, new toilets and bathroom vanities, lights, new landscape, new AC condenser, all done by handyman, spent some extra money for minor plumbing and electric jobs, hydro jet sewer lines, clean up attic (had mice), added some insulationTime spent: 3 weeks (two handymen for the first two weeks, one for the last week)Value after repair: probably around $440kJobs still need to be done later: some dryrots, roof work (it's tile roof, roof doctor quoted me $9k, handyman said probably $5k, home inspector said $15k you can get a new shingle roof.

Prefer to have a purpose and develop, for larger gains.For now, starting to clean up. 

Buyers tend to appreciate clean, cohesive flooring throughout the home, which can enhance the overall aesthetic and make the space feel more luxurious and well-maintained.

We come across a lot of owners super frustrated with their current manager and the main issue seems to be communication, on top of cleaning/maintenance and lack of attention to detail.

We come across a lot of owners super frustrated with their current manager and the main issue seems to be communication, on top of cleaning/maintenance and lack of attention to detail. 

Clean air in suburbs.

Purchased rentals that are all clean BRRRRs and now have a successful rental portfolio.

Avoid putting in cheap items and put in more durable - tile vs carpet, mini blinds vs faux wood, lights instead of ceiling fans.

You can even sweeten the pot by telling them they don't have to clean, and you will hand them their deposit on the day of move-out after a 10-minute inspection to verify there are no damages.