They said my properties had good curb appeal, and it was clear that I run a clean business.  

This occupant has to have somethin on the ball to be in a house of that value, he's no skid row bumb, usually they won't get into criminal behavior destroying the place, they will sit as long as they can but I doubt the sheriff will be dragging them to the curb. :)

Tans won't show dirt like white or even dark colors.I'd stay with the neighborhood color scheme as well and use trim colors to make a difference and curb appeal.

I know screening will take care of a lot of that but we are also are doing small, value-add and curb-appeal additions to attract them as well: we added a fence to the property and separated the yard and patio for each tenant to have their own private space.Would love your tips/tricks -- Any cheap upgrades that tenants love?

Hi Sandra,Can you post a pic to show the "Curb appeal" of the unit (or a Google Street view if its the same as now).A from the other side of the road front shot.Good Luck!

These dolts are making stuff as they go... evidenced by years of their policy and its implementation being curbed by the courts.  

I would also like to hear from anyone how I may curb the tax on this sale.Sorry for the long post...

This also carries no weight as a landlord.The tenants before have gotten insurance and then canceled after showing the policy to the landlord so they wouldn't have to keep paying the money.Having a policy of not allowing animals above a certain weight and aggressive breeds will curb this kind of thing.Big apartments around here make the applicant get a statement from their veterinarian certifying the breed of animal.Tenants will lie through their teeth about having pit's,rot's,etc.Insurance would not cover these animals with my buildings.The tenants try to pass off a pit as a boxer."

Pulled over on a curb for 10 minutes to observe, lots of people walking back and forth from corner store to row homes.

All flooring needed to be replaced, there was some foundation issues from the earthquake of 94' (Northridge quake), the bathroom was in need of a full gut and rehab new, all bedrooms needed new light fixtures, closet doors, and some electrical upgrades, plus the driveway needed to be re-surfaced and the chain-link fence removed and replaced with a more appropriate wood fencing for curb appeal.