Proactive is definitely the best... especially when you're risking collateral damage.From an investment perspective though... if you can extend the life of anything, you'll have huge savings... for example, I had carpets that were trashed, but I found tenants with dogs that didn't care because I waved the pet deposit... and I got another year of life out of the carpets.  

No major repairs needed maybe replace carpeting, but she just wants to breakeven really.

The carpet has been replaced. 

Since most of my renters are 2-3 night stays if I have to hire a cleaner every time my revenue decreases by 25%.

Here's the long and short of it went to look at a duplex tenants up stairs are petty dirty one cat one dog smoke they pay 500 a month could get 750 no trouble after rehab (paint carpet and clean up ex) they have 7 months left on there lease.

After only 3 days of tearing out carpet and junk we were approached by a neighbor of one of these homes with a request to purchase the property as-is.  

He used same carpet he uses in all of his own properties, recommended vinyl plank flooring because that is what he uses etc. 

@Jake Gaines hey man i would totally disagree that TKs are good for starters but i completely respect your point of view and might i add it is alot better then if you arent in the position to be able to  just as mentioned by @James Wise they are awesome if you dont want to do anything (basically learn anything and can sit back and be know FOR THE MOST PART) that your investment is doing alright....BUT if you do want to learn i would recommend to go find a fixer uper thats cheap and get some real hands on experience regarding costs of repairs (which includes carpet kitchen washroom) but if this isnt something you are trying to get into and simply just wanting to put your money somewhere safe and make a small return then TK are one of the best and im with you if thats what your trying to do Best of luck in the future man

All carpet. 

The management company said that the smell could possibly be paint or floor cleaner.