Some initial thoughts would be to cut back the trees/brush to the right side (near front door) to give that area some more space and a welcoming feel, rather than walking into a black hole. 

Possibly we could do this over a few cups of coffee or tea in the day or evening.

Pumpkins, Christmas trees, farmers market, etc. 

,Since W2 employees get taxed BEFORE they get their money, you're kind of up a tree on this one.You'd do better to find a way to pay yourself from your deals thru an S-Corp so you can control how much of it is actually salary (earned income) versus dividend (regular income).

I've listed below the order I plan to attack things in, let me know if this sequence makes sense:Resolve excess moisture under house (minor grading issue, gutter required, possible plumbing leak)Repair minor roof leaks (repair flashing, seal leaks around chimney, replace tree-damaged shingles)Trim trees away from houseInstall 50 concrete piers and level foundation (foundation had work done previously but shifter due to excess moisture)Install vapor barrierAdd structural roof support beams in attic, add insulationRepair rotten siding/soffit/window frames (mostly upstairs)Repair porch (replace rotten boards, sand & paint)Paint exteriorInstall central AC/Mini-split system (any recommendations on this?)

Quit missing the forest for the trees. 

I want to keep the trees!

I have a tolerance for tough neighborhoods (currently looking to invest in an area of Philadelphia that is an open air drug market), but this area is not my cup of tea.

Similarly if a tree falls on the house destroying it, the contract is void.If escrow has closed, then the heirs inherit the proceeds from the sale not the right to sell it.Talk to an attorney.

It is good to leave some bagels or similar, juice, coffee, tea and maybe bottled water to get people started at least for their first morning in case they are arriving too late to shop.