@Patricia Moore you can also get a home warranty (highly recommended) that would cover appliances and charge the tenant the trade call fee if it’s due to tenant neglect or normal wear and tear.

That's the most growth in a single year since 1997, according to city officials.”Now I could go on and on like I have in the past and shower our friendly Detroit haters with all sorts of positive data about the explosion of growth in the Detroit economy and the Detroit housing market but enough crocodile tears for now.

You will see from the web site I provided that it is safe for you to tear out the black mold yourself. www.cdc.gov/mold/stachy.htm

How much higher rent is reasonable to charge given the higher wear/tear?

The caulk eventually failed and I will have to spend $5,000 + to completely tear out and replace the shower.

It will involve a lot of drama, complaints from neighbors, excess wear-and-tear on the property, and more.

They didn't pull permits, hung drywall / painted, and the city made them tear it all down to inspect the electrical behind it.

I have plenty of experience, tears, laughs, and pain points managing contractors. 

Hello All, I have an interested buyer for a commercial property that would be considered a tear down. 

Sometimes you end up have to tear out what repairs were attempted and start fresh.Just my two!