I went through my material list (200+ line items) and here's just a taste for you:Paint, primer, windows, doors, dry wall, mud, tape, screws, corner bead, door knobs, door stops, closet shelves, closet hanger rods, baseboard, door casing, ceiling fans, ceiling lights, switches, outlets, cover plates, CO & smoke detectors, underlayment, underlayment screws, thin-set, grout, tile spacers, tile, grout sealer, sanded caulk, cabinets, vanities, faucets, sinks, toe kick, filler boards, counter tops, garbage disposal, water lines, plumbing lines, drain kits, valves, mirrors, towel rods, tp holders, bathtub, shower pan, tub/shower faucets/valves, toilets, wax rings for toilets, dryer vent, floor/ceiling vents, tack strips, carpet

I even had a company come out and pump smoke into the main sewer cleanout in the basement to see if the smoke came out of a wall somewhere, but it didn't.

Especially if one tenant smokes, the other doesn't-- or one tenant has kids and the other doesn't.

Are you getting a smoking hot deal or is it mediocre now that you know whats next door?

I have smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in all my rentals.

Your insurer quoting could be honest or blowing smoke to get you to buy a high coverage policy.

Things like hard-wired smoke detectors and emergency flood lights on every floor of the front and back hallways are required.Also, and this is HUGE, call the DCA (state gov't dept that issues the green card) at 609-633-6232 and check to see if there have already been fines levied against the property AND owner for the violations.

It is all smoke and mirrors.

My guess is that it was either done a long time ago or someone is blowing a lot of smoke.

I was stabbing in the dark, hoping something like Rain-X or something might be a good option.