This included changing over a few HVAC grates that had been broken by wild animals, cleaning out debris and yard waste from the backyard, installing a new bathroom fan, etc.The biggest surprise continues to be the loan that I took - not only did I have to pay for a rehab consultant to oversee the project on behalf of the lender (he cost me $850 on the first inspection, and $375 more PER draw after that.

The entire house was filled with trash, pet urine all over the carpets, and the toilets were filled with feces.

For me, I'd rather go the drama-free route and eat a month of rent, fix/upgrade/clean the unit, and get it marketed ASAP with tighter screening requirements.

We dont plan on moving any walls or anything big... we do plan on tile work, countertops, lighting/fixture/hardware replacements, taking out old carpeting and replacing with LVP (vinyl plank flooring), replacement of old appliances wtih new stainless plus a moderate master bath remodel (take out old fiberglass tub/shower and make that area pop with new shower w tile and sitting tub.

Mine is a very minor leak (pinhole leak on waterline on the second floor and no damage to first floor carpet). 

The day before a guest showed up, they messaged my wife, saying that their relative looked at our reviews online, and that if all these problems weren't fixed and the pool wasn't cleaned and on and on.. then they want a full refund.  

If I did have a short term rental (we are in the market for one, hence the trip) I think I would post the additional cleaning and sanitation measures that are being implemented to ensure cleanliness of the rental in between renters.

Then I was able to clean up the upstairs and get new renters there with a higher rent as well.Feb 2019, purchased my second duplex for $77,000 off market.

@Vincent PlantFirst, you’ll need to determine if he has clean title.

I own a cleaning service and I was wondering if I am in the right ball park for my pricing.