Increase income required to 2.75 or 3x the rent will shed lots of applicants who typically struggle hand-to-mouth or under the table income; just be prepared for higher vacancy expenses.

I know how to do drywall, but between the weight of the sheets and the absolute mess I make when I do it, I hire that job out. 

And then they used the weighted average to tally up the scores.

. #3 last year a tenant left behind a really nice squat rack and 300lbs of Olympic weights..

I think they will fix it- but We'll see.I'd rather not share numbers or addresses until the deal is done, but $250k won't get you a Tuff Shed in this area...

Many times the complaint is dismissed or a further hearing is held if the complaint has substantial substance and weight to it.To file a complaint you have to get notarized and complete certain  steps.

If it is something they could not have known, it carries more weight than a "wish list".

Any advice, numbers or light anyone can shed on my scenario?

The amount of weight the drop ceiling can support in it's current state might be a limitation.

There are so many variables, especially with older properties.Workers who are honest, dependable, skillful, reasonably priced and personable are worth their weight in gold.