. #3 A borderline legal option is for when you redo the lease, take out an amenity such as use of the laundry room or parking space, and charge separately outside of the lease agreement for that service.

I will also be covering all the costs for the property during the term, so the owner can basically wash his hands of it unless something catastrophic happens.  

I don't know what really went on in this transaction but I don't feel it is right for someone to post and air their dirty laundry on here right away..

It does need new interior & exterior paint, new flooring in laundry room & resealing the wood deck.

@Adam Trantow - Love the Wash Heights area for investment properties, but how far west can you really go for good, solid tenants?

Wash all hard surfaces with trisodium phosphate mixed with water.  

Mostly items for getting started in their home and items to help them take care of the place.Here's what we give new tenants.....Cleaning Bucket with Cleaning Supplies:  white vinegar, baking soda, awesome degreaser, cleaning disinfectant wipes, carpet spot cleaner, magic eraser, all purpose cleaner, scrub sponge.Tote Bag with Useful Items and Tools:  hand soap, paper towels, plastic garbage bags, toilet paper, toilet plunger, Zip-It (strip for clearing hair clogs from drains), plastic clothes hangers, shower curtain liner (good quality cloth one), laundry detergent, dish soap/dish detergent, cutting board, "Freeze the Grease, Save the Drain" kit, “Recycle” tote, magnet with our name and contact information.Refreshments In the Fridge:  several bottles of water, snack food, bottle of sparking cider with a welcome note attached.

A sudden spike can indicate a water leak, an unauthorized tenant has moved in (extra use of shower and laundry), a tenant doing laundry from their home for other people, or extra water has been used for landscaping or to fill a pool.Our water department will give a credit back on the account if a qualified plumber will attest to the fact that excessive water leaked due to broken line and show the repair has been done.

Not hang any laundry, clothing, sheets, etc., from any window, rail, porch or balcony nor air or dry any of same within any yard area or space;S.

The county does hold the overbid, excess fund but washes its hands on the redemption transaction.