We let the dead grasses remain through Winter for a nice aesthetic and cut them down in the Spring after the first couple of new shoots pop up.No more Spring mulching, almost no weeding if plastic was put down, leaves blow right off in the Fall and a great curb appeal that many properties don't have around here.

I also envision these developments being more aesthetically pleasing making them more attractive than most tenant heavy neighborhoods.

The 4 units that were renting for 475 are in need of some aesthetic love.

The new property is in good shape structurally and aesthetically, but is in a C class area and currently has 4 Section 8 tenants that I am inheriting. 

I'm curious if you generally stick with the same finishes (tiles, paint, appliances, carpet, etc), how you came to land on that menu (aesthetics vs. budget vs. other), and are you performing the work with your own crew or are you subbing it out?

Especially if your property is the best or one of the best properties in the sub-market (as far as condition and aesthetics) and is at market rent.

He's now $11k behind on property taxes and the house is up for auction on April 24th 2017.The house has every possible problem from aesthetics, to sewage issues, lead paint, and even mold.  

Recently I've found some great homes that appear to be in good shape functionally (newer HVAC and solid roof /structure) but don't have the aesthetic "sexy" curb appeal.

(entire budget was 19K). the contract specifically says that any additional work / expenses need to be added in a separate contract and that would need to be signed.He said he made an "aesthetic" decision and that cost more (without consulting me) and that the bill he got from the electrician was higher than expected (although i can't see why - both the electrician and the contractor came multiple times to make assessments before starting the work, and I have already upgraded the electric board prior to this work) again, without letting me know or asking my approval.the point where i felt something was not right (besides the bad communication - very frustrating when you have tenants) is when i got a text from him last week saying that the work was done. upon inspection i found that he didn't do part of the job (insulation of a big part of the work) . when i sent him a list of corrections (including the insulation) he called me and said of course he still needs to do that. which left the impression that he was hoping i wouldn't notice. on top of it all, he is very reluctant to make any corrections to some of the work that was done poorly.He is now calling me every day.

All in all I think your design aesthetic is very tasteful and the house flows extremely well, but location, location, location is always king.