They may even be willing to handle the cleaning, check in / out, etc.

We ALL should be not landlords but real estate investors and entrepreneurs and provide clean, safe and affordable housing. 

Paint the walls with primer and a top coat of paint that is easy to clean and suitable for damp areas, such as a good quality paint with satin or egg shell finish.3.

At SXSW I saw one of their people and they said they will have the ability to get bids on jobs like cleaning, painting and such soon - I assume this is how they make money. “ Ben TravisPros: they are new and offer free operations for landlords and tenants Cons: new company, not mentioned on BP much Cost: “We get paid by service providers - like insurance companies, plumbing companies, screening companies, A/C and heating, moving companies..... oh you get the idea.

At SXSW I saw one of their people and they said they will have the ability to get bids on jobs like cleaning, painting and such soon - I assume this is how they make money. “ Ben TravisPros: they are new and offer free operations for landlords and tenants Cons: new company, not mentioned on BP much Cost: “We get paid by service providers - like insurance companies, plumbing companies, screening companies, A/C and heating, moving companies..... oh you get the idea.

I realize that is "tongue in cheek".

Or others want to start with a clean slate (making vacancy a contingency). 

Use the darkest color grout you can - tenants do not typically clean the grout like you would, and it turns dark anyway...

@mattjohn That sounds like a very clean deal, except what about 1 month holding costs, and the private money lender probably also wants an interest return on his money.

Can we still communicate that we expect the unit to be cleaned to a 'rent-ready' condition in order for her to get her complete deposit back?