However, not really knowing what the codes are or finding things behind the walls could be costly, so make sure your counter justifies the means. 

A-Frames are really difficult to work on with sloped walls everywhere.

a good tenant is one who can and will pay their rent and can prove it with references. be careful of the tenant that shows up with a fist full of cash and wants to move in today and they are have a U Haul attached to their car and 5 kids are bouncing off the wall in your newly painted apartment, their car looks like a dumpster and they are vague about the telephone numbers of their last two landlords. 

Per our discussions during the “lease signing process” since they were college students, none of the tenants would be occupying the property during the summer and since this was the case, I relayed to them that I would take that time to make renovations (repair holes in walls, paint, renovate bathroom, etc.) to improve the state of the property and have it available by August 1st (they stated they wouldn’t even need the property available until Aug. 12th).Here’s where the fun starts.

These are located on the backside of the (very) old baseboards on the plaster walls of an older condo.

We are building this custom pantry into a wall that used to be wasted space and I don't think we'd be able to purchase anything like it. 

Have yet to insulate the walls with blown cellulose.

I also had an issue at one property where the walls of the 2nd floor were not properly insulated so the rooms did not retain the proper temps.

Getting some bids (for example, it needs the asphalt driveway replaced and a 25' x 4' retaining wall replaced (currently rotten wood, replacing with concrete blocks/stone face) but hard to know exactly how much $ the repairs would cost (and what he's willing to cover). 

At the expiration or termination of the Lease term, Tenant shall repair any damage to the Premises or its contents and shall leave the Premises and the contents in a clean and good ordered, undamaged condition with the kitchen and all appliances, bathroom fixtures and building equipment clean and in the same condition as on the first date of the Lease including without limitation all interior and exterior finishes of doors, walls, banisters, closets, cabinets, ceiling, railing, trim, stairs, appliances and equipment it being the intention of the parties that the Premises shall be returned to the Landlord in its original condition.Tenant shall also:Maintain the house and all appliances, such as refrigerator, stove, dryer, washer, alarm, heating and window air conditioning units, if any, and return in the same working order.Promptly notify Landlord of any repairs even if some are Tenant’s responsibility.Promptly remove all garbage and debris and place at the curb for collection in secure containers respecting all applicable recycling laws.Use all plumbing, heating, cooling, gas and electric and other facilities in a safe manner.Not flush wads of toilet paper, grease, oils, coffee grounds, fibrous materials, q-tips, sanitary napkins, tampons or condoms in the toilet or down any drains.