If it says "pet fee" in the lease and specifically says that it non-refundable, then it does not apply to damages.I'd suspect the bill to repair the grass won't be very high, unless you have a professionally maintained and sodded lawn.

RE assets cannot be sold quickly and funds usually maintain only a small cash position so they can give the promised returns.

We still have to pay our mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities to maintain the building and to keep your home feeling like home.

Show the landlord what needs to be maintained and kept up Expose horrible tenants that need to be evicted before to much damage is done.

I'm assuming others will also want owner to maintain more reserves. 

I am excited to gain a greater understanding of real estate especially how to buy and maintain rental properties.

I'm new to investing in the stock market and wanted to hear some success/fail stories on investors who bought stocks in 2008 and 2009.

The real estate investment vehicle itself is wildly different than the stock market -- you don't put your money in, close your eyes for 15 years, and hopefully make 50% on your deal and sell your stocks.

Assuming maintaining all locations, lower end windows, and 12 openings, call this $6,000.(5) Forced Air Conversion: $15,000 minimum. 

I would look at it like this...if I pay X amount to put in a pool, and it costs me Y amount to maintain and service that pool, what can I expect to make in additional rent, if anything?