I just used scrap pieces of wood for the spacer. http://www.amazon.com/Exchange---Blade-2100005-Laminate-Flooring/dp/B00B0BYY4Q/ref=sr_1_1?

In addition, we bring our pressure washer and lawn tools, plan on pressure washing siding & treating/repairing decks and fences, painting outside doors & trim, cleaning dryer vents, re-caulk around tubs, etc., all the things that tenants never mention as it doesn't affect their lives but will cost us a lot if the PM does it and even more in the long run if it's neglected.    

I went to Burlington County College for four years while I worked with a sub-contractor framing houses, decks and a plethora of other stuff useful in fixing houses. 

Concrete decks have some clear advantages:1.

At 3920 Appling, the giant tree in the front yard would be kept by a lot of individuals that our in my niche, but it is already pushing up the front deck and while it poses no current threat (and may never) to the house, it should be addressed b/c it could be a potential issue.  

.$25k in materials and laborMonthly holding costs: $557(int payments, taxes, utilities, insurance)House info as purchased:House built in 1971 - Solid B neighborhood - Great Schools2081 sq ft4 Bed, 2.5 BathNew RoofNew WindowsNew HVACVinyl SidingWork to be performed:New cabinets and counter topsLaminate downstairs and carpet upstairsNew vanitiesNew light and plumbing fixtures(tubs staying)New water heater Paneling removed from den and replaced with sheetrockWindow removed from eat in kitchen and replaced with slider to access the back yardSmall deck built off of sliderAnd obviously paint throughout.We will probably price it under market value and hope to sell it quickly(30-60 days) at $125k which would give us a profit(after commissions, closing costs, and carrying costs) of $22k-$23k.  

I'm buying a rental property which has a second floor deck.

If you have a quality replacement in the on-deck circle, you might decide quicker about whether to fire the current one. 

I rented a floor buffer from home depot, along a with carbide tipped blade attachment.

Did you apply closed/open cell spray foam - or strap and use packed cellulose/hemp/fibre - the outer walls and underside of the roof deck (requiring an over roof) or did you maintain ventilation under the roof-deck and insulate over your ceiling?