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

If theyre using Schedule E, theres numerous expenses they cant write off like the cleaning services, which is one of the test factors of whether its a passive rental activity or an active business.

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.

No, MTR guests don't need or expect Le Creuset or All-Clad luxury pots and pans ...... but that shouldn't give hosts license to raid thrift stores to stock their kitchens, either!

I need a comprehensive solution that can:• Track the property from the initial purchase and closing cost, rehab through ongoing management• Record and categorize all rental expenses• Allow me to scan and store receipts digitally "very important"• Monitor additional costs associated with the properties• Track rental income and proceedsI would appreciate any recommendations or suggestions you might have.Thank you in advance for your help!

moving the fridge and oven for cleaning - uncommonscreens, holes, rotting porch, messy porch - PM should handle these and bill youBased on your ability to get stuff done, your standards, and their service level, self-management seems like the right answer.

Raphael’s big on aviation and podcasts, while I can spend hours in home stores dreaming up design ideas.

While your rents might be higher, you need to also factor in - vacancy (how quickly you will occupy your units in between tenants), cost of refresh (painting, cleaning, etc) and how much responsibility yo have over utilities, I cant imagine having the MTR tenants cut the grass or shovel the snow. 

You will want appropriate securitization, appropriate hold-over consideration, and being a furnished unit brings thought of how those parts and pieces fit into things such a care, cleaning and maintenance. 

Quote from @Eduardo Cambil: Hey everyone We recently acquired a single-family rental in Decatur, IL through an Agreement for Deed, and now that it’s stabilized and rented, we’re looking to refinance into a DSCR loan.Here are the key numbers:Purchase price: $56,900Current balance: ≈$50,900Market value (conservatively): ≈$75,000Monthly P&I payment: $729Rented for: $1,200/month (Section 8-qualified)DSCR ≈ 1.65Property in great shape — fully rehabbed, turnkeyOur LLC (Wyoming-based, multi-member with EIN) holds the property, and all payments are current and verifiable through escrow.We’re simply trying to find lenders who can refinance small-balance DSCR deals (under $100K) — ideally allowing payoff of the existing land contract and providing a clean title.If you’re a lender, broker, or know someone specializing in this space (Midwest, small-balance DSCR), I’d love to connect and hear your terms.Thanks in advance to anyone who’s done similar deals or can point me in the right direction — happy to share full details privately or through DM.– EduardoC&T Global Solutions LLC (WY) you would be much better off going to a local lender/bank for something of this size.