You have an awesome team that leaves no stone unturned.This is a good story to tell and one we can look back on as reference in pursuing a purchase of this magnitude.Good luck with your upgrades to increase income and aesthetics. 

We are purchasing under our own names, don't plan to get an LLC(umbrella policy instead) BUT we do want to register a DBA (doing business as) purely for aesthetics - that way we will have bank accounts and rent checks made out to that name instead of one of our personal names.

I'm sure you can get aesthetically pleasing replacements.Also, we live in a town where older homes are routinely razed.  

Through renovations, the sponsor can provide tenants a more aesthetically pleasing property, with updated appliances and more attractive community space.

Climate, weather, Durability, Function, Price, Aesthetics... all have pros and cons. 3. 

I'd probably clarify the difference between design from an aesthetic standpoint vs structural.

I don't really think that the market will support that move, however - I don't see a renter being happy to pay more rent for an aesthetic item like the doors.

What is the cost (I do not care about aesthetics, just want them up to code)? 

To be involved in any aspect of a project that has to do with aesthetic would be such a thrill!

I had a structural engineer ($550) perform an assessment and they found no structural issues or problems due to subsidence.Ordered a new appraisal armed with the structural engineer report...appraiser did estimate the property this time in "as repaired" condition (without any other monetary downgrades), but did not remove the mine subsidence 20% penalty...fail #2.The reason this is a big deal is because the duplex needs some aesthetic improvements and we're adding a 3rd BR on each side to increase the rent potential/equity value.