Fixing a leaky toilet, replacing a broken light fixture, etc. can create good will.

If they continue to push for the full two weeks, you could offer a goodwill credit for a smaller amount, but only if you feel it’s necessary to maintain goodwill.

Every appraiser has told me they're appraising the house, not the staging, but I can almost guarantee that a nice clean staged home that is cold on a hot day, has all the lights on, smells good will appraise for a higher price than a foreclosure dump that smells and stacked full of trash. 

For example, goodwill is not considered like-kind property, which may throw a wrench in 1031 exchange plans.We should chat further - always happy to connect with other tax pros.

@Sean ReganHow good will the property look in the photos? 

So that’s good.

I think you should also confirm to them what lease renewal terms you are offering them so they can make an informed decision.If you make the repairs, you'll create some goodwill with the tenant and they will be more likely to renew.

No good will that the former landlord created will transfer with the property.

We'll lose money for 75-90 days but the new rent is market so some will stay and not forcing people that can't afford it to move in the middle of a very cold winter I think buys a tiny bit of good will and is the decent thing to do.

Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm sure it will help someone else in the future, so at least hopefully something good will come from it.