Give the tenant written notice and an opportunity to cure if you want to be conservative.For LVP:Light surface scratching is wear.Gouges, deep scratches, swelling from moisture, or plank damage is damage.For walls:Minor nail holes and light scuffs are wear.Large holes, heavy marking, or patchwork is damage.Make deductions based on actual invoices, not estimates.

I go and inspect and there is literally no leaks upstairs, no water lines in this section of the house and no rain for days outside and no sign of moisture intrusion from outside.

It’s less about “checking on tenants” and more about trend-spotting — small moisture, wear patterns, ventilation issues, etc., before they turn into projects.Material choicesDurability usually wins over lowest cost.

Once the grass sprouts the grass mat will also help keep moisture in that area.Who says you can't get high school kids to work. 

Best bang for your buck is probably water/moisture management.

You'll hear the talk that you should have a 95% etc etc. 95% er's rot out from the insides because of their high moisture content.

I’ve seen it come from everything from old duct insulation and past pest issues to moisture in the system or a disconnected return pulling from an attic or crawlspace.

Note - DSCR does have condition standards so still have to take note of things like non working smoke detectors, any  - even small - moisture issues in a basement - I've seen pre-close stipulations.  

Uneven roof lines, old roofs, leaning porches, or heavy patchwork on siding usually mean structural or moisture problems.For quick math from photos, I assume cosmetics only if everything looks solid and just ugly.

Cosmetic updates are easy to do, but the bigger items like plumbing, electrical, roofing, and basement moisture problems can delay leases, cause turnover, and eat cash fast.