So I brought up fix and flips, which she was a little more cautiously open to due to the "short term" nature of owning the property and not dealing with tenants.  

I have seen it sanded down also (sand beyond the stain), and once you get that natural wood look back you can then laquer over it with a clear finish.

Your tenant guest might be smoker and might light up a cig for old time sake.

@Henry Le Usally it is a % of the rental price, and there are other fees in there as well to think about such as filling the unit with a tenant as well as others, someone with more experience might be able to shed some more light on this.  

An avid reader since childhood, I've always been naturally curious; whereas my peers shun readings not assigned for class, I've been blessed (or cursed?)

You're in the Republic of Texas too, you still have the same issues.Once hit by reality thinking may change.I'm not trying to strike fear in the hearts of investors, as much as pointing out when you dance with the ugliest girl at the prom you want the lights turned down.I said it wasn't illegal.....but that may go to a point.A real good option is just to get a license!

So if it is a light touch mass outreach, it's going to be a low return.

Because of the nature of his job, he may be more likely to track dirt and store tools in your unit.

Here's what the house looked like on May 1: And here is what it looks like now, after granite, flooring, paint (walls, trim, ceilings, garage), appliances, light fixtures, and dozens of other small-to-medium fixes.

I will admt I feel this is a bit of censorship in light of the facts.