They poured the cement themselves, and then took a broom to it.

The stairs leading up to the attic were in a turret and there were 3 original windows that had the wood lattice trim.  

In general I also prefer the brick/cement block structure over the wood frame, but I think we have different reasons. 

I also learned that baby boomers who travel have more money then the average person, so I would avoid limited service properties, properties which have stairs etc.  

I have a couple days worth of work (I.E. putting in handrails, fixing some stairs, etc.)

So, I'm looking at other uses for the basement to increase cash flow.My ideas so far are (1) building secured storage units and (2) building living space to append to the first floor unit (which would require a compact stair or some such thing).Has anyone found a good use for basement space apart from these or tips on how to do either (1) or (2) effectively?

HVAC, floors, paint, stair railing, and other deferred maintenance.

he told me " dont rush me I got a bad back and I need you to  bring all the paint, and tile up the stairs and leave it in the apartment I am not picking that stuff up"...

I don't have any specific tenant that has requested it, but I also know that we get a lot of senior citizens travelling to the area and I thought it might we a way to differentiate the property and give more people access to a vacation property who may be in wheelchairs or worried about stairs. 

They best properties are large ranch homes (no stairs) with 5-6 bedrooms.