Replaced the back porch/deck, painted inside and outside, put new carpet in it, added raised planter boxes and added plants around the front of the house.

Upgraded water heater, HVAC and built sunshades, planter boxes, and landscaped property.

A patio with pavers will allow people to do a sitting area, put planters, etc.

@Jeni Lu , Get rid of the bushes against the home, make small mulch area from house out 18" to 24" for small planter for small plants.

internet, planter boxes, etc to get the return by providing "lifestyle" amenities. 

You could also create a larger planter in the front yard by eliminating a lot of the grass (maintenance), edging the new space with pavers that match your trim and planting some low maint. low water use species that would add color to the place.

In most of my properties there is an Austin feel - we use a lot of hand made steel planters and black rock gravel in the landscaping, metal roofs, and screened in porches. 

A lamp post and planters have been started and thoughts of a man made barrier for privacy are being given consideration.The tenant is being very difficult…All I would like to do is gain access and complete this project!

Having things blocking the house like bushes and large trees is distracting in exterior photos and you'd be better served by having a planter bed of colorful flowers instead.

The fence will help a lot with the backyard as it give the tenants some private, usable outdoor space.I'm thinking of the leaving the coconut palm in the front, but emptying out that front planter and adding a continuous low hedge.Also, shutters are a great idea!