Most mom and pop landlords are abandoning ship after seeing the writing on the wall. 

@Marc Shin wouldn't advise painting the brick as then it will have to be done every 5-7 years, if done the right way, more often if hacked.Just paint the walled garage door faux stone area a better color that doesn't clash with the orange brick.

So, often times people insulate the attic without insulating the walls because the cost is reasonable and it can make a significant difference. 

Fortunately, they were near the exterior wall and I was able to "evict" the nest myself from access of the ducts inside.   

I'm exploring several long term strategies:-Exit:The townhouses share common walls in the middle.

Bathtubs refinished, shower walls replaced and new hardware.

My wife and I own a SFH and a duplex, both house hacks. We currently live in one unit of the duplex and rent out the other. We have 2 years of reported rental income on tax returns for both properties. We are moving f...

I don't think they make two prong plugs anymore for the wall so replacing the old worn out ones with three prong ones seems like being a between a rock and a hard place- what's the owner to do if upgrading the electric is not affordable.

So either a hole in the wall in the cities (shared with others - co-living) or a small modular-, tiny-, mobile home or container in the boondocks.Smaller dwellings are on the rise because something’s gotta give.

You could get one made out of 10 footer and maybe they can turn one of the walls into an awning to open it up.