You have to change out carpet, tile, repaint and repair everything in between tenants.

Again this is my opinion or my 0.02 cents, hahaha.My case was 3/8" standing water in/on carpet in a finished basement.

I've had carpet last 7 years.

They do authorize agents to ask for new paint/carpet before listing, and they typically list right at appraisal value.

Carpet is FAR easier to install.

While I had good tenants (as good as could be expected) I had significant carpet damage one time and the kids dad just said "that's your property, just let me know what it costs and I'll pay for it".

Carpet is the standard here, tight loop berber, all the same color, carpet squares in finished basements.

I did a complete rehab on my first rental in 2008, including a new furnace, a gut rehab on the kitchen, carpet throughout the house, plumbing replacement and a new water heater.

Even an extra pet deposit will never cover the cost pet damages to carpet and padding plus potential liability dog bites.

Here is the ad:2 + 1 1/2 nice condo 999 square feet, 1 year old carpet and tile, double pane windows, fireplace, grassy areas outside, not close to a bunch of others ....this complex only has 5 condos in it and the owners are the association.