Check under sinks if you can, many times slow leaks occur there that go unreported.6.

His estimate was $1400 to fix a leaky sink, unclog a drain, and replace a faucet!

I think this would make sense in the long run for the rental property as it will extend the life of everything it touches like the Sink, faucets, showers, water heater, dishwasher, and Clothes washer while also providing clean drinking water in addition to the reverse osmosis drinking water system I already have installed.The main problem with this hardness level is that we get a major deposit buildup on all of these items, which will eventually clog up the faucets for tenants and lead to rusty shower enclosures that take forever to clean.In addition to this, it looks like we could likely have the salt added every couple of months by the property managers in addition to that it would allow for a quick inspection from them, and then also we would instead bill the cost of the service onto the ledger for the tenants.For reference, it does not look like the landlords in the area have water softeners.Thank you everyone for your input ahead of time.

If so what favorite paint colors do you all use, should I replace the sink or any fixtures?

Further to @Shawn Clark's point, if you don't have easy access, one way to tell if a property has been winterized is to look at the MLS listing photos.If there are small signs or tags that are taped on sinks, toilets, dishwashers, etc, those normally are signs stating the the water is off and that the property has been winterized.Around here, they're usually neon green or orange stickers with a few that are just white slips of paper. 

Example: Bathroom remodel (tub, sink, toilet and floor "laminated" $750). 

I am new to this landlord thing I am on my fourth property and its all sink or swim now.My second property which is a newly acquired vacant, is a duplex small 2bdrm apartments 500sqft each yes really smallI want to make up for the crampness and make it cozy I was thinking because I can tile pretty well to tile the whole floor a lot of work up front but less effort on the back end.tile replacement is rather easy as long as i keep a few extra boxes in the attic.or crawl space. as a compromise I can carpet the bedrooms and just tile everywhere elsethe bathroom and kitchen already are tiled. cost wise I dont think I am too much beyond good laminate or vinyl flooring or my cheapest hardwood. tile is only my choice because I think I will get a really nice look. which may attract a better quality tenant.

If you slow down too much you may sink... ha ha ha.. wait, are we talking about swimming or investing...anyways, keep that thought.

One of my clients installed stainless restaurant kitchen style tables as counters in the kitchen along with a restaurant style sink.

Any realtor would list for a lot more.Do you ever get nervous about sinking so much money into real estate?