Smith with Royal Legal Solutions in Austin, TX.

Otherwise, there does not appear to be a win-win solution and you are likely going to have to just pick which solution feels the least painful to you.

At the end of the day it's a matter of preference, so long as the unit looks clean, that's what really sells the tenant. 

Who mows the lawn/cleans the pool/etc and what is the cost? 

Location of property: 30 minutes outside Asheville in a great short-term rental area with growing demand.Purpose of financing: Purchase OR purchase/reno/constructionType of financing sought: Open to all reasonable solutions.  

In general, updated with clean and modern furnishings is always a good start. 

I have a rental property in East Texas, the plumber is over there every couple months cleaning roots out of the cast iron pipes.

Empty the property, clean it up, start fresh with a competent property manager that handles these issues so you don't have to.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.You can start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

There will be a solution.

She is a great lady and so far has been someone that has the ability to understand the situation from multiple perspectives and work towards finding mutually beneficial, fair solutions.