Talk to the liaison person at the https://www.ctrealtors.com/ (Connecticut REALTORS® (CTR) is Connecticut's largest professional trade Association.) 

For most smaller investors, paying for a solid bookkeeper would generate a higher (and faster) ROI than hiring a tax strategist.Both roles matter, but you can’t execute any meaningful or complex tax planning without clean books.

The lease should have professionally cleaned at move out in it.

This ensures they have all tradelines, inquiries, and public records.FICO® Mortgage Scores (Classic Models): Unlike consumer apps (Credit Karma, Experian app, etc.) that often show VantageScore, DSCR lenders rely on the classic FICO mortgage scoring models:Equifax Beacon® 5.0Experian®/Fair Isaac Risk Model v2TransUnion® FICO Risk Score 04Middle Score Method: Just like agency loans, DSCR lenders typically use the middle score of the three bureaus for qualification. 

Most new STR owners don’t realize how much the way a property is classified can impact their tax outcome.If you’re actively managing your rental, responding to guest messages, coordinating cleaning, setting rates, handling maintenance, and keeping things running smoothly, your STR income can be considered non-passive.

Duct cleaning with deodorizing. 

So, I do agree with hedging your bets and serving a notice to pay or quit.The issue with them not paying rent and you using the security deposit is that they have zero incentive to clean the unit and if they damage it, you have no additional funds.If it were me, I'd serve them an eviction notice and then mark them as owing on a credit reporting site(I use Front Lobby).

In a market where affordability is increasingly strained, it’s one of the few win-win setups: residents get a clean, stable place to live at a reasonable rate, and owners achieve strong cash flow and faster equity growth.The biggest differentiator between success and stress in this model is management.

I would do exterior landscaping, clean up the outside if that applies.

Using the word “mold” too soon can create unnecessary alarm and potential liability if the stain turns out to be mildew or another harmless substance.Once confirmed, landlords should hire a licensed mold remediation specialist to properly clean and document the repair.