Is the old adage that landscaping doesn't get any ROI in a middle-class market still true?

Paint, trim, full perimeter fencing, 2 gates and landscaping are starting.

That means if you could get $6,250/mo, have zero repairs, zero maintenance, zero capex, zero vacancy, provide zero lawn/snow/landscaping, pay zero utilities, and pay zero management.

I'd like to get some ideas about the current landscape of commercial real estate. 

We do nice kitchens and stainless appliances, have cleaning service, pest control, landscaping and address any maintenance issues immediately. 

Mainly I’m trying to avoid “aged poorly design” glassblock walls, small bedrooms, older windows (wood/aluminum, single pane), aluminum patio covers, and to a lesser extent landscaping.

One thing the co-host will do is give you insight on what to do to get the property up to par for listings it like you said landscape etc. 

I'd love to utilize their expertise when assessing a property since they are local but I'm not sure what the general expectation is when I don't have a tangible property and I have not entered into contract to work with them yet.Some questions I have are: local regulations/permitting timeline, property's potential from their perspective, landscaping/amenities cost estimate (they also help facilitate this).

Fix Flip- only do surface style changes- flooring, landscape, roof, windows, etc. 

Start small with simple rehab projects like painting or landscaping to boost value without overextending.