Go down to the "RESPA'S statutes explained: consumer protections and prohibited practices" section.

She then put about $60,000 in improvements in the house.

In practice it is hard for the small real estate investor to know what is optimal because banks are generally guarded with their internal underwriting policies.

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It'll be over-improved & as close to maintenance free as I can make it, and any tenant that wants to live there is going to be looked over very carefully before they get a key.

So, while making adaptations for someone who has possibly/probably self-inflicted their condition may not be everyone's inclination, it may be very practical and cost-effective.The way to approach any adaptations is to ask her.

By the time he was 18 he was the property manager as it was practically paid off and being used to finance his college education.

That would discourage someone from improving the 3 and 4 unit housing stock in a community.

But if it were practical to do so, I would think 90 percent of homeowners out there would already be doing it, investors or not.I know there are lots of pros here that can answere on the finer points.Good luck and congrats on your career achievements!

Jeff, Charging them for the carpet cleaning, paint, etc is common practice and taken out of their deposit if your lease is written correctly.