In the past I have used Lowes stock shaker cabinets for my rental, but i found that because box is presswood and the doors are laminated mdf, the base cabinets doors swell if liquids get on them and not immediately cleaned. the cabinet also swells if there is a leak. my thoughts for my next rental were to go with all plywood cabinets and doors, but they cost almost 3x more. then i though maybe i can just buy the plywood cabinet lowers and buy the cheap stock cabinets for the uppers since people dont usually put wet dishes or spill things from the upper cabinets. has anyone done this?

A lot of damage can be caused by a messy interior - not even a gross one, just food and dishes left all over, wet towels on the ground, etc....They'll attract rodents, bugs and more including snakes that want to feed off the rodents.It is your business when it involves potential damage to your property.Schedule inspections (legally of course) and note any egregious conditions.

@Mindy Jensen has done a few if I remember correctly from the podcasts and she probably has plenty of posts about washing dishes in the tub and sharing a bathroom with no door!

Pool chemicals, service calls, broken furniture, dishes, etc. all add up. 

The dish photos are a nice touch! 

It's not only bathrooms that are a cause of issues but "Cooking, bathing, drying clothes, washing dishes and other everyday activities add moisture to the air.

@Lance WilsonRelatively easy fix for the floors, rent a small floor scrubber/buffer from Lowe’s, Home Depot, wherever, get some dawn dish detergent, and a little bit of water.

restaurant supply stores, my friend...about 10 times cheaper than home cook stuff and can take anything people dish out.

Here is a summary of issues from the inspection report1) No roof vents for attic ventilation (this is a brand new roof barely 2 months old)2) Satellite dish is screwed directly through roof surfacing (this is a brand new roof barely 2 months old)3) Some roof coverings are damaged (this is a brand new roof barely 2 months old)4) Pull down attic stairs not properly insulated (not a bid deal, easily fixable)5) Missing or damaged soffit screens (not a bid deal, easily fixable)6) Mold on interior walls behind the kitchen sink (The kitchen was "rehabbed")7) Firewall behind the furnace was breached in one or more areas in the garage (garage was also "rehabbed")8) Exterior brick siding has hairline cracks (not a big deal)9) Exterior trim boards have gaps leading to water intrusion (not a big deal, easily fixable)10) Wood rot observed on one or more areas of siding (not a big deal, easily fixable)11) Noticeable repairs made to one or more areas of the ceiling (not a big deal)12) Wood rot on one or more areas of exterior doors (not a big deal, easily fixable)13) One or more privacy doors jamb when closing (not a big deal, easily fixable)14) One or more privacy doors do not latch (not a big deal, easily fixable)15) Windows have missing screens and damaged springs (not a big deal, easily fixable)16) Some windows do not stay open (not a big deal, easily fixable)17) Cracked double-paned window (not a big deal, easily fixable)18) Dampers are missing required clamps to prevent closure on gas log fireplace (not a big deal, easily fixable)19) Fresh air vent at chimney is loose at the wall (not a big deal, easily fixable)20) Wood deck showing signs of deteriorating in areas (not a big deal, easily fixable)21) Grounding rod near electrical meter is missing the required clamp (not a big deal, easily fixable)22) Latch for the main electrical panel is missing (Maybe best to replace the whole box)23) No antioxidant on aluminium conductors 24) No smoke detectors..

In the deep south its like living in a petry dish..