Unless specific items were listed as a contingency for that rent amount, I would say no, and understand that they moved in as it was, with all of it's "faults".Seems they take you for a suckered!

You'll find out who is the cheapest for specific items really quick this way

It is not standard for inspectors to include these specific items as part of their base fee.  

That’s what I like about numbers and specific items you can challenge them.  

Obviously BP is great for many things as education and networking for more specific items for your area.

@Dre ScottWhat you call materials and what the tax code calls materials are two different things, unfortunately.The initial rehab, including both labor and materials, is generally not deductible right away, except for some specific items such as appliances, carpet, fence and similar things.

In this audit letter, the Dept of Revenue was looking for some specific items on this transaction, from all parties - seller, buyer, and title company.Here is what they wanted (wording directly from the letter except where some privileged info is involved in the third item):* A copy of the installment sales agreement or purchase contract for the property.* A copy of any appraisal of the property that was completed within the last two years.* The computed fair market value of the property was _____ & the grantee purchased it for _____ .

That includes paying principal so even at break even your building equity.If you have a specific item let me know.  

Here's a link to the IRS website noting specific items that are included in the cost segregation study report.

You could also write up a “house rules” document separate from the lease in order to cover property specific items such as common areas, disputes with neighbors, quiet hours , etc.