Repairs needed at the time: battery for the smoke detector.

I little rush and a dead battery but looks decent.

....Let's just say, they've already called in enough service calls for problems that literally equated to changing the battery in the thermostat.....

One thing I would emphasize is to SCREEN your tenant - if you wait a little longer to make sure that you have a good tenant with landlords who liked them (not just a positive review from their current landlord) and solid financials (credit score, monthly income) you're likely to be much happier in the long run.The type of tenant will have a big impact on your land lording experience: are you replacing the occasional smoke detector battery, or do you have to repair gouges in walls, fix water damage, and repair flooring at move out.  

I have been using a company called Payclix.for my properties Apartment complexes and Mobile home parks For rent collection any type on fees or deposits  .I Liked the  concept so much I joined their Company .You can go to PayClix.com to see how easy it is and they have an exclusive Accept or Reject Module so you are in total control  You can choose to Reject a partial payment to avoid 3 day notices and evictions If you reject it no harm no foul .They integrate into your Existing acounting system or they can create one for your needs .It's made my life and my property managers lives so much easier.Checks ,Credit and debit cards .A tenant would much rather pay online the night before with a credit card than pay a $60 late fee .With a click of a button .  

I put in my lease that anything under $15 is the duty of the tenant and used the specific examples of detector batteries and light bulbs :)

The tenants sign paperwork at lease signing stating that all smoke detectors etc worked at time of lease signing and they are responsible for checks and battery replacement.  

One Thing Brie and I are contemplating with Turn Key reviews is to add a PM module for each market as well. so people can get a read on good pm in a market and one's that have issues.. goes hand in hand with picking the best turn key operators out there. 

@Tingjun Lei I would put a cage around it, and I would install fake cameras with battery operated blinking red lights at the doors and above the outdoor condenser to at least make it look like you have a camera.  

@Steven Liu,There are resources here on BP, or you can discuss self-directed retirement plans and how to approach private lenders with your financial professional (I'm not one).The education to which I am connected has a full-day module on private money in the beginner's classes ("Essentials").David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.