But i really only treated this like a business 2 years ago.

I'm a strong believer in not buying the cheapest option and treat your tenants the way you want to be treated.

As already stated, don't leave ANY equipment, appliance or other items that you aren't willing to have break or disappear.......Also if you provide stuff like that, when it breaks, they expect you to fix or replace it....and they will treat it like its disposable because it's not on their dime

In our company we occasionally send clients or people we work with "thnks" and they are e-gift cards to various places, often tailored to fit the season (ie, holidays) or a bundled product with a cute name ("Sweet Treat" THNKS might be a starbucks giftcard for the exact amount required to purchase a mocha and a cake pop).

I already pushed back on paint, and they said "dead roaches on the walls that need to be scraped off and treated before repainting." 

Paul,House hacking will complicate your tax return.Your property can be treated as both an investment property and a personal residence.

Definitely, treat the termites if there is an active infestation. 

One that treats tenants well for less turnover, and one that is knowledgeable and trustworthy enough to not overcharge you on repairs.

I treat vacancy rate and turnover as two separate calculations.

Instead, they are treated as start-up costs and become deductible once the business starts.When I say deductible, it depends on the amount.