You can install the self-cleaning fill valves that have a little clasp on a chain that keeps the level-line bobber in an up position until the toilet is flushed.  

What might be the thought process of other experienced investors, if its clean over the last 40 years, should I get it.

I'm thinking I should get the double panes for the insulation (hot in Florida), but only the single hung (tenants don't clean windows).What are your thoughts?

Tell me, would the transition be even easier if the tenant left the property in broom clean condition?

I always used satin in my own home but am hesitant in the rental because I know it's not as easy to clean.

Tenant will care for the premises, keeping them clean and clear of debris."

I'm not sure that anyone has really come up with a way to truly identify "vacant" houses, but the list was pretty clean and did generate some calls in a limited 3-mailing test I ran a while back.

Just make sure you're getting clean title in a year.

Originally posted by @Steven Hamilton II:Unless these are vacation rentals being leased short term such as by the week they go on Schedule E.Steve I believe you are thinking about income that is derived from operating a business and you are providing services such as daily cleaning.

Let the games begin...less than 3 weeks ago I moved out of my private residence to put it up for rent, and I have already emptied it out, cleaned it, painted the interior that needed to be painted, and even hooked it up to county water (was on well, and was very hard water)!