Pretty much all of the apartment complexes here rebrand when new ownership takes over and the first thing they do is paint the interior and exterior and do some cosmetic upgrades (paint or replace cabinets, new counters).

I would be skeptical of only needing 1000 for repairs judging from the exterior and price point 

If it was major work (i.e. re-roof, exterior painting, parking lot resurfacing, etc), I'd notify them as a courtesy. 

More work needed to be done on the exterior so after painting the house, I wanted to replace the current chain link fence.

Underneath most exterior doors is a rubber seal that contacts the threshold.

Half the people I talk to think townhome is an architectural style; the other half think it's an ownership scheme (similar to condo except you own your exterior and section of the land). 

Update all flooring in entire house.Turn a living area into two small bedroomsAdd a wall in a small kitchen and convert to a butler's pantryCompletely remodel the kitchen with medium grade finishingRemove a 8-12 foot load bearing exterior wallRemove a 12 foot potentially load bearing interior wall.

.- Sheetrock to repair some holes in the wall ($800)- Some decent new flooring (2100 square feet of wood laminate flooring installed, $5.50 per square foot = $11,500 total)- Appliances — washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, water heaters, and microwave for each unit ($11,900 total)- Washer and Dryer ($1500 per unit, $3,000 total)- Refrigerator ($1300 per unit, $2,600 total)- Stove ($750 per unit, $1,500 total)- Dishwasher ($500 per unit, $1,000 total)- Water Heat ($1000 per unit, $2,000 total)- Microwave ($300 per unit, $600 total)- New kitchen cabinets and counter tops in both units ($4000 per unit, $8,000 total)- Framing of closet space for washer dryer plus shelves and door ($2,000 per unit, $4,000 total)- Bathroom remodel in both units ($9,900 total) - 2-sink cabinet / vanity ($800 per unit, $1,600 total) - 2 sinks ($400 per unit, $800 total) - Countertops ($400 per unit, $800 total) - Mirrors / Medicine Cabinets ($500 per unit, $1,000 total) - Framing and installation of small linens closet plus door ($800 per unit, $1,600 total) - New toilets ($200 per unit, $400 total) - New tubs ($1200 per unit, $2400 total) - Lighting and Fixtures ($650 per unit, $1300 total)- Exterior landscaping, some patching of the yard, trimming of trees, and a few beds out front ($2,000)- New interior doors ($900 per unit, $1,800 total)- New exterior doors ($800 per door, $1,600 total)- New mailboxes and house numbers ($500 per unit, $1,000 total)- Exterior painting (minimal with brick construction) ($1,000 total)- Interior patining ($3,000 per unit, $6,000 total)- New exterior shutters ($300 per unit, $600 total)- Interior window treatments ($300 per window, $3,000 total)On the rent side, there are few rents in the area at $1250.

My thought was to offer her 4% or hourly rate with 4% max gross income  for Fielding calls (maintenance, emergencies, questions re policies, complaints, etc.)Inspecting units (bi annually, more in questionable situations)checking for leaks twice per year (part of inspection, putting blue tabs in toilet tanks, etc.)driveby's once per week (check for trash, exterior problems, etc.)We would do everything else.

It's just such a plain, boring exterior.