That can be remodels, rental data, PM management, and landscaping to name a few. 

The report emphasizes the need for CFOs to leverage data on submarket dynamics to negotiate better deals.While challenges remain, the office market’s evolving landscape presents growth opportunities for strategic decision-makers.

Is the front lawn expertly landscaped?

Usually people with good credit, income, can get funding for light, cosmetic rehabs (kitchens, baths, paint, landscape).

Other exclusions are roof replacement, anything requiring a permit, exterior painting if more than 5% of surface, "maintenance related to the garden, lawn, or landscaping," anything covered by any of the various required insurance policies, etc.

Having a Facebook page is also essential, and it needs to be tending to daily, like a garden. 

Look at everything, from utilities, to landscaping, to property taxes etc to see where you can save.

Since it's almost always a "one-off" per student, of the few that actually do a deal, (who then fade away into the landscape) it's hard to call it a successful business plan for the student.

If there are hiccups along the way, such as a long vacancy, my staff is trained to call or email the landlord with updates (weekly is the default, but some landlords don't want that).A five-month vacancy cost you $7,000 in lost income, plus utilities, landscaping, and other expenses.

I require a $1,000 security deposit, no exceptions and I let them know they will be paying all utilities, mowing the lawn, keeping up the landscaping and cleaning the gutter.