Renters can only afford that type of rent in that particular area.If it is a flip, that can be a very different story.For that TREE, I will definitely remove it to improve the curb appeal.

Also 3 things for a flip I feel help yout turn around that people over look is curb appeal, location and floor planCurb Appeal- is the property pleasing to the eyesLocation- are you next to major highways, shopping centers, schools, majorty home owner nieghborhoods.

Curb appeal, location, etc...

She can't  really drive well anyway because she parks about a foot from the curb.  

For years my wife hated it when I would watch "Designed to Sell," "Flip or Flop," "Flip This House," or "Curb Appeal."  

All brick construction, roof looks good, new windows, cute curb appeal for this style of home.

The house has little to no curb appeal, the lawn's not mowed and mostly weeds, the bottom 3 feet or so of the brick is quite dirty (could be an indication of bad gutter/water run off problems).

Do you want to be that person who rents the same place for 20 years, gets a new owner, and gets kicked to the curb without the ability to play in  that future real estate market that will have continued to appreciate?

This could potentially be a great way to curb any fears they might have. 

You should also check on any slated DOT right away projects to potentially put in curb cuts, traffic lights, road widening and see if that takes away land from your families parcel and affects parking or building functionality and layout ratios.