We decided to take our time, do some fix up, pay down debt, and wait until the city does an update project with sidewalks and bike lanes.

It has a common area, a large yard, and sidewalks. 

I sweep or vacuum the common entry way about once per month (or as needed) and check that the sidewalks are getting shoveled and salted in the winter.If I am needed at any of my rentals, I tend to at least drive by the others since they are within a few blocks of each other, just out of habit.  

another time town installed new side walks billed owner, they never paid, town never recorded lien, title insurance covered that.Mechanics liens here don't have to be recorded until 6 months after work is completed.

They are close to the sidewalk; I could walk up and talk to the employees without having to go through a gate or anything.  

I am leaning towards hiring professional snow removal for the rental properties.Does anyone know: (1) The local laws regarding liability/responsibility for shoveling say your sidewalk?

I recently contacted several concrete companies to submit bids for replacing a 10x60 sidewalk. 

Keep the beds and sidewalk cracks clear of weeds.Financing: expect higher down payments and higher interest rates.

Maybe they'll jack up the rates in a couple years, maybe there's some other clauses in the details.All of my properties sit pretty close to the street, like two sidewalk squares so not a ton of digging replacement is necessary if/when the lines fail.

If they end up having to physically remove a tennant from the building and put furniture on the sidewalk that date is two weeks after the judges date.