. $500-700 from the initial security deposit for painting the unit - I'll get details of the deductions on Monday, I'm told.Is tenant responsible for painting the unit?

DemoKitchen Cabinets (sanding can be very dusty; you don't want all that dust right after you painted the house)Paintplumbingtile/flooringvanities/fixtures

I also need a unit painted.

For example, if you paint the are you're renting out, and only that area, then the expense to do that is written off at 100%.

My mortgage (includes tax, insurance etc) is $1625/month.Repairs = $2,000 total thus far, close to 240/month. most of which was heavy when I first purchased place and painted, changed light fixtures, window ac units etc. not that much anymore.Expenses: 1625 (mortgage)+325 (utilities)= 1950 + repairs = 2190Income: 895 (garage rent & utilities)+700 (roommate rent & utilities)=1595cash flow= -355 to -595Pros of the situation:I Took action.

Newer paint, carpets, flooring.

i have my new tenant packet and have them do a w-9 with the lead paint acknowledgement.

At SXSW I saw one of their people and they said they will have the ability to get bids on jobs like cleaning, painting and such soon - I assume this is how they make money. “ Ben TravisPros: they are new and offer free operations for landlords and tenants Cons: new company, not mentioned on BP much Cost: “We get paid by service providers - like insurance companies, plumbing companies, screening companies, A/C and heating, moving companies..... oh you get the idea.

If there is work needed, it would be only cosmetic such as some interior paint here and there, maybe, maybe a new carpet, replace a ceiling fan or something like that.

He has adopted the buy and hold strategy where he upgrades the units with granite countertops, new carpet, paint throughout and W/D's, then just sets the rent at the rate of the (normally furnished) comps to set himself above the competition which allows him to find the better tenants that way.