Meaning the grass is not cut and nice looking, its a smaller older hasn't been updated gas station, its combined with an 18 wheeler parking lot. 

That always makes it so much harder to rent, or secure a great tenant.Here's my standard go to list now for long term rental updates:-LVP that looks like wide plank white oak-Ultra Pure white on all the walls-Vertical/ modern stack backsplashes and showers-Pop of color on the cabinets (pop of color can include black too)-Butcher block countertops (lower end) or white quartz countertops (higher end)-Modern light fixtures in brushed brassKeep it neutral still but a couple of style choices with the light fixtures (which are cheap) and it will appeal to the masses.Good luck! 

Purchase price: $38,000 Cash invested: $48,000 Single family, Home in an older established neighborhood needing complete updating.

Also seen many of the duplex units with old tenants at for example $1800-2000 where you update it a little and bump it a whole 20-30%+.

Good luck and keep us updated!

This should also be spelled out in your lease, which, after this situation, you will likely want to update with more specificity to address this type of scenario.

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These updates modernized the home, improved its curb appeal, and substantially increased its market value.

I'd find off-market deals, do some cosmetic updates, and then refinance. 

Quote from @Jason Watson: The court noted that this was the only rental property Grier had ever owned and concluded that his landlord activities were too minimal to rise to the level of a business.Has Grier been updated?