How Often to Replace Things in a Rental: A Turnover Cheat Sheet for Bowie Landlords

Every turnover

• Caulk in the tub and at the kitchen counter
• Blinds that are bent or broken
• Batteries and function of smoke detectors
• Paint touch-ups in hallways and high-traffic walls

Every few turnovers

• Full interior repaint
• Cabinet hardware and hinges
• Bath fixtures and shower heads
• Carpet in bedrooms

As the house ages

• Flooring in main living areas
• Interior doors and trim
• Light fixtures throughout

Bowie's Levitt houses repeat the same layouts, so once you know what wore out in one, you know what to plan for in the next.

Keep a record per house

At each turnover, write down what was replaced and when. After two or three turns you have your own intervals for that house instead of guesses, and the bigger items can be budgeted before they fail in the middle of a lease.