Your unit has a great outdoor space, is ground floor, and is a good size.The only thing I would recommend might be to redo the flooring with vinyl planks, which is very affordable. 

Here are a few ideas for upgrades that could modernize your rental property and potentially increase its rental value:Update the kitchen: Upgrade old appliances, replace countertops, and add a tile backsplash.Install modern lighting fixtures: Replace old, outdated lighting fixtures with newer, more modern options.Add a fresh coat of paint: Choose a neutral, modern color that will appeal to potential renters.Upgrade the bathroom: Install new fixtures, replace old tiling, and add a new vanity.Update the flooring: Replace old, stained carpet with wood or vinyl flooring.Install smart home features: Add features like a smart thermostat or smart lighting to appeal to tech-savvy renters.Improve curb appeal: Add new landscaping, repaint the exterior, or add outdoor lighting to make the property look more attractive from the outside.Remember to keep your target renter in mind when making upgrades, and make sure the cost of the upgrades will provide a reasonable return on investment

I have been a fellow lurker for a long time as well (outdoor nut too).

We also cleaned up the exterior significantly, painted interior and exterior, and added an outdoor space for tenants.What was the outcome?

Cash invested: $65,000 Vacation Rental unit in Mazatlan´s historical district.2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Kitchen, living/dining, laundry and outdoor terrace.

Bought outdoor furniture and grill from Lower, they delivered it assembled.Loaded up from Walmart for kitchen items, big savings on silverware (service for 12 for $50).

One of my guys thinks we should add Nest thermostats, sensors, doorbells and outdoor and hallway cameras to the building and units. 

Maybe get a boots on the ground (W2) job in the leasing office of an existing "subsidized housing" community of 200 or more and really get to know the ins and outs of this type of rental, as well as really get to know the rental population that uses these types of "Community Services".A couple of years in the trenches might be worth a lifetime of people trying to teach you about it.Learn unit pre-govt inspection--inspections, leasing, regulations, etc...Some areas make the owner replace burnt out bulbs for the renters, or the rent is held back for that unit.Ditto in some areas with standing water in the parking area (aka a puddle on the blacktop), or loose trash blowing around outside the units due to renter laziness, or overall unit cleanliness/un-cleanliness.It's good to know how to run one if you intend to own one.Must you include dryers in your plan, or will outdoor T shaped poles with rope on them be adequate.Things like that...Good Luck!

Things like smart locks, thermostats, cameras (outdoor only obviously, no audio).

House is 3500 SF on 1/2 acre on cul de sac, w/inground pool, expanded deck, outdoor kitchen/roofed grill area, fenced, sprinklers, excellent shape, etc.