Here you can have serious water damage if the place is unheated, so I have the utilities set up to convert to me if the tenant disconnects them.

But it just seems to work that way. 3) New appliances - black 4) When flooring is needed: Medium grade frieze for carpet in living areas, ceramic in kitchens and bathrooms although sometimes I do laminate in kitchen depending on the height/surface in connecting rooms.5) Replace countertops if dated or damaged.6) Paint all walls - but only paint ceiling if really bad.7) Certifiy HVAC8) Replace kitchen faucet but not bathroom unless really bad.9) An upgraded ceiling fan in living room and master bedroom.Thats typically my list and then I do what most of the others have mentioned above.

Better yet, I think a no pets policy would be better.8) late fee and other charges - Unpaid fees, Late fees, & repair charges for tenant damages automatically become rent due under the terms of this lease.

Water can cause lots of damage and you might want a few contractors to look at it.

It is an okay guideline, but I think it does more damage than good.

Why should he flip houses anymore, makes too much off everyone buying his books and seminars.Last I heard about lawsuits was Armondo suing his brother David for trademark infringement, damage to business reputation, unfair competition and unjust enrichment.

Looks like Arthur has done nearly as much damage in your neck of the woods. 

goes like this: total projected rents based on last 5 years performancecut in half. because of vacancy, insurance, damages, management, eviction risk, etc. depreciation, trouble and strife.

All of the brain damage is because he won't accept a financing contingency in the contract.

Make sure you know your taxes, otherwise you might get a nasty surprise from the city and county.Make sure you collect a security deposit AND get the guests to authorize you to charge their credit card for extra damages.