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Most investors obsess over cap rates and comps while the real money leaks out during tenant move-outs. We go straight to the hinge moments that protect ROI: how to set a rock-solid move-in baseline, run smart mid-lease checkups, and execute pre- and post-move-out walkthroughs that stand up to scrutiny. You’ll hear exactly how we separate normal wear and tear from nonfunctioning systems, why HVAC preventative maintenance isn’t optional, and how to request the invisible proof that matters—PM contracts, service logs, and life-safety inspections.

We unpack the strategy behind security deposit claims and the timelines that can make or break them, including what to document, how to tie charges to lease language, and when to pursue only the big breaches. Restaurants get a special focus with their unique risks: hood cleaning, fire suppression, grease trap pump-outs, and backflow testing. We also call out common electrical red flags that signal DIY work and code exposure, from residential wire off commercial panels to improvised lighting that invites fire hazards.

Beyond repairs, we talk momentum. Early renewal conversations and pre-walkthroughs give you options: pre-market the suite, plan scope, or relocate tenants within your portfolio. When the right tenant wants “as is” for a sharper rate, restoring baseline condition quickly can shorten downtime. When it’s time to reposition, targeted reinvestment in lighting, common areas, and signage lifts leasing velocity and retention. This is the unsexy work that compounds into safer assets, faster turns, and stronger yields.

If this playbook helps you keep one HVAC from “retiring early” or catch one missed grease trap before it becomes a flood, it has paid for itself. Subscribe for more practical CRE operations, share this with a landlord who needs a tighter turnover plan, and leave a quick review to tell us your toughest move-out challenge.

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