Hi Sarah, Really cool project, ideas i can think of from running one of our airbnbs in a football town:Small wooden fence in the back (cost less then full privacy but will give idea of enclosure, for better price maybe chap plastic fence?)

I have a condo rental on the 1st floor and my tenant informed me that the ceiling of the patio needs repair.

The type of repairs also varies based on the loan type, here's some information pasted from (not my site) https://themortgagereports.com/18228/which-fha-203k-loan-home-construction-standard-streamlineThis is the work which is allowed via the FHA 203k Limited: Repair/replacement of roofs, gutters and downspoutsRepair/replacement/upgrade of existing HVAC systemsRepair/replacement/upgrade of plumbing and electrical systemsRepair/replacement of existing flooringMinor remodeling which does not involve structural repairsExterior and interior paintingWeatherization of windows and doors, insulation, weather stripping.Purchase and installation of appliancesImprovements for accessibility for persons with disabilitiesLead-based paint stabilization or abatement of lead-based paint hazardsRepair, replacement or the addition of exterior decks, patios, and porchesBasement remodeling which does not involve structural repairsBasement waterproofingWindow and door replacement and exterior siding replacementWell or septic system repair or replacementAnd, this is the work allowed via the FHA 203k Standard: Major rehabilitation, such as the relocation of a load-bearing wallNew construction, including room additionsRepair of structural damageRepairs requiring detailed drawings or architectural exhibitsLandscaping or similar “site amenity” improvementAny repair requiring a work schedule longer than three (3) months; or rehabilitation activities that require more than two (2) payments per specialized contractorImprovements that require a plan reviewerImprovements that result in work not starting within 30 days after loan closing; or cause the owner to be displaced from the property for more than 30 days during the time the rehabilitation work is being conducted

He invited me to his home and we sat on his patio and spoke about real estate investing as well as other topics for about 2-3 hours.

I was just quoted roughly $2,500 to demolition and repave the concrete patio slab and thus I am still exploring alternative less expensive options and a swale or may be the way to go.

If that doesn't work, maybe you could cut off that grout and, with careful knife work, dig out a little slit under the edge of the tile -- enough to insert a modified metal or plastic edging.

Garbage, cigarette butts, dog poop on the patio, etc. 

Patio Lights9.

I put up a plastic container for flyers up too, with color photos of the interior, and more info on price, pets, qualifying requirements.

We also recycle everything we can such as plastic bottles, glass, metal, etc.