We got calls/ texts (typically in the middle of the night), more like rants, for closet door off tracks, other tenants leaving toys out front, chalk marks on asphalt, leaves on lawn (typically gardener was there every 2 weeks), etc.  

A trusted handyperson or landscaper?

I am looking to buy a couple of empty lots off the Garden District and put some small (1300 sq ft) houses on the lots.

Complete second bath remodel, new pool decking, landscape design.

Complete second bath remodel, new pool decking, landscape design.

Treat this the same way you would any other type of new business, whether it be a grocery store, auto repair shop or landscaping business. 

New deck, Roof, HVAC, Floors, Furnature, Hot Tub, Landscaping.

Painting, landscaping, and other simple jobs like that can help keep your costs under control. 

They talk with successful investors of all kinds - buy and hold rentals, commercial, flippers, wholesalers - you'll get a great overview of the options across the REI landscape. 

This usually only causes maintenance trouble down the line because the paint traps water up against the brick.Also, landscaping trim up the bushes, maybe some plantings along the bottom of the buildings.Lastly, what about a low white fence in front of the grass extending from each building to the center walkway.