I am in Agoura, not too far and would love to meet you sometimes to talk real estate and other fun outdoor activities.

AZ has much more outdoor activities nearby compare to Chicago and the weather is so much better. 2) The organization we are working with in Kenya is building a rehab center/US base in Phoenix AZ.

A local guy runs a outdoor recreational items like paddleboats etc. 

If you think renters will be more attractive to having an usable outdoor space for bbq's and outdoor furniture, then maybe brick pavers or concrete would be best.

It is very hard to include solar payback value as quartz countertop, SS high end appliances, marble floor, exterior fireplace, out door kitchen or LED lights that carry more popularity. 

@Malgorzata Sadowska although if you or anyone has an outdoor option that would be better I’m open to that.

Be weary of electrical things and the outdoor elements though.

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You just have to buy rain gear and snow shoes and be sure to still enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

There is no brazing/soldering or vacuuming out the lines.I'd guess in a worst case scenario you could get a $900 mini split and spend $1000 on electrical and $1000 on installation, but that's only if it turns out to be a difficult install for some reason.A slightly more expensive option could be to install multiple heating/cooing indoor units to one outdoor unit for each tenant.