Lower roof on addition is old Missing downspouts Replace back down spout Back patio is out of date and either needs replacement or recoating Pressure wash siding and paint entire house New cement walk way Landscape front and side of house Replace driveway with new black top Remove old tree out back Update old shed out back with new wood Fix wire fense Capping two outside windows.ConcernsMoisture issue and rot in crawl spaceTermite or pest inspection in craw spaceElectric heatFlow from front door to family room is odd

Vinyl siding needs a power wash.  

The new restrictions bar residents and commercial water users from using drinkable water to hose off sidewalks and driveways, water lawns or gardens to the point of causing runoff, wash cars without a shutoff nozzle and using potable water in fountains.California drought: $500-a-day water fines passed

I hate the smell of the stuff, but it will wash out.

When i got to the home the owner was not there but his maintenance/property keeper was. He

When she moved out she even washed the built in drawers. 

So as long as i show ive got skin in the game im hoping to liquidate the houses an buy a 50+ apt complex that will fullfill a passive income of x dollars a month.There are so many things i dont know and eager to learn about. im hoping my internship will answer a lot of them but i know i also have you guys to back me up so please tell me my plan is wish wash and give me more facts so i can overcome them and find the way to financial freedom thank you BP :)

In the paint/stain department you can find "deck wash" or "wood brightener/cleaner."

In an average market, with older homes and 20% yearly turnover the additional income from the rental is pretty close to a long term wash.

Washing small loads of laundry on the large-load cycle wastes precious water and energy.