In addition I would make sure the walkway fully lines up w the new steps/ porch.

Lose a lot or two and build a community pond with a walkway and benches around it, town planner types like that.

For example, had some hardscape installed (walkway, drainage control) that is nice but wasn't in the budget, probably contributed to 10% of rehab cost.  2.

Exterior: is the soil/ walkways graded away from the house?

Not sure what that walkway is made of but I might resurface that in a brighter color.

Hey,I'm looking for a couple of contractor referrals for a large replacement of a Railroad Tie retaining wall that is rotting out, and an elevated deck+walkway.

In the build costs, are you factoring in permits, impact fees, variances, utility installation, walkways, etc? 

Instead they just wanted us to power wash walkways, and paint hallways instead!

Make sure you clarify what will happen if they don't fulfill this duty.Here is an example from our rental agreement:1.LANDSCAPING/YARD CARE.Regular landscaping/yard care (mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizer, weed control) will be provided by _______________________.For all Tenants:a.Tenant agrees to keep yards, walkways, patios and decks clear and to keep premises free of junk and debris.b.Tenant accepts liability for all landscape damage and/or replacement of such, if caused by neglect, abuse or lack of water.c.Tenant may plant the beds adjacent to their dwelling to their liking, but only with those plants that are of appropriate size and type for the beds.All plants brought or caused to be brought to the property by Tenant will be cared for by Tenant.d.Tenant agrees not to cut or prune trees, hedges and shrubs.This will be Landlord’s responsibility.e.Tenant agrees to properly dispose of all plant debris and agrees to not leave such on the property.f.Landlord will consider special Tenant requests for planting and removal of plants, shrubbery and trees, but reserves the right to determine the make-up of the landscaping.For Tenants of single family homes only: a.Tenant agrees to mow, water, and keep the grass, lawn, flowers and shrubbery thereon in good order and condition, applying fertilizers and weed retardant as needed. b.If there is a failure of Tenant to keep the landscaping in good order and to follow these guidelines, Landlord reserves the right to hire a landscaping service at Tenant’s expense (after a 10-day notice to perform covenant).c.Landlord reserves the right to restore the landscaping to its initial condition, as it was at the time Tenant began occupancy, or if improved during Tenant’s occupancy, to the level of such improvement.

Streets in front of property should be handled by HOA, and then on your driveway and walkways/decks it is wise to hire a service or a neighbor that can do this on demand when snowfall happens.