If the current tenant is creating a problem from a curb appeal stand points, has odors coming from the home,  or is otherwise degrading the value or safety of the units, I would definitely move them out if you are able.   

Kick you agent to the curb you can do better than that on craigslist without any marketing.

The Alderman whose Ward the shooting occurred in is blaming the problem on budget cuts resulting from Chicago's debt and its attempt to curb murder rates on the South and West sides by transferring police from Chicago's north side neighborhoods like Lincoln Park. http://ward32.org/

Law, Lawns, curb appeal, ordinances, appliances, maintainence, even hairstyles help in real estate.

Infrastructure such as curb, gutter, sidewalk, electric, gas, putting in roads, and getting everything to the point of beginning construction? 

Running it from the street to the curb might be $1000 or so (water company does this) and from the curb to the garage maybe $400-1000 or more depending how deep the line has to be (plumber does this or you could try and do it).With new electric service, biggest hard cost is the permit fee and then the labor to screw the meter box on and hook up the 3 wires which are sometimes difficult to work with.With new water service, biggest hard cost is the new tap fee, permit fee, and labor to dig a deep enough trench or tunnel through to the garage.

If you have the chance to add a bedroom or bathroom....I'd say go for it......Most homes increase in value when you add a Bedroom or Bath.....Here's my list of priority renovations when updating/rehabbing1) Kitchen and Bathrooms2) Bedrooms3) Living spaces (Living room, dinning room, den)4) Curb Appeal / Landscaping5) Windows.....yes believe it or not windows are a big plus 6) Upgrading or new flooring 7) Finishing a basementThose are the big ones.Don't forget to add your costs to the ARV to get your NET ARV......I use 10% to be safe, others use 7-8%.....so if the ARV is $300K......use $290 as the Net ARV. 

There is a strange marketing concept and with the right Curb Appeal and unit conditions,"Asking for more draws a better client". 

So some folks are going to get burnt by a poor TK vendor pick by the marketing company.. now its admirable that Maverick kicked these guys to the curb but you have about 7 to 8 months of sales activity that is caught up with this re org situation...

Looking for some creative curb appeal ideas from anyone, particularly those in the market.