However the problem I'm having is that every time i start to get into a grove for the day, the phone decides to non-stop ring. with problems ranging from backed up toilet, to my light bulb in my bathroom is out. 

., soil tests, and DOT have green-lighted a minor subdivision, with a major to follow, for a total of six parcels.

in other words, if the access freely awkward, and there isn’t enough natural light, and it’s right up again st all the neighbors, it would be hard to sell it.

For this, at least in my area, if I am the owner occupant I can pull the permits myself  without a contractors license, even for some light plumbing and electrical work.

We did a pretty extensive renovation to the house- kitchens/baths gutted, new appliances, new HVAC, new plumbing, new windows/exterior doors and new lighting.

Someone might be able to shine more light on this.

New electric, plumbing, full house sound system, CAT5 and cable lines throughout, original light fixtures and features, new open concept kitchen, master bath, finished carriage house, sports bar in the basement, etc. 

However, given that we’re both military and a couple other circumstances, we have a bit more capital than a typical young-20s couple to invest so are also looking to buy a multi family (ideally quad or tri-plex) property that we can do some light rehab on and start cash flowing.

Very much appreciated for your responses that shed light on my way forward with this issue. 

The liability is too many "sticks," all the balusters that create a very cluttered look, as well as obstructing half of the lower story windows.So first, let's replace all those sticks with a material that is less visually obtrusive, emulates the architecture, is far more updated and hip, and affordable.https://youtu.be/SPKgdEqnR3QYou could also do a slightly more designed baluster at the second-floor front-facing landings to celebrate those entries and add interest.Wrap approx. the bottom third (or 36" to the railing) of the second-floor posts with 1x to give them more visual weight, and create a very simple capital at the top.At the very base of the stairs (ground level), create two simple but very LARGE newel posts, and if at ALL possible, cap each with a very clean-lined light fixture.