Final sales price on a closed transaction is.Recent: Ideally less than 3 months old, go to six if you must, go to 12 months if you absolutely must (but in this case you need to SERIOUSLY question market demand for this type of home if no one in the last year has bought a similar home... guess how many outdoor swimming pool comps I'd find in Fairbanks, Alaska?)

When there's a secure area (like a back yard) I'm all for adding a picnic table and nice outdoor furniture (a guy who owns a coffee shop gave me all his outdoor chairs and tables when he bought new ones and so I reward good tenants with nice backyard outdoor furniture). 

So, they usually have better availability in the winter.The only thing that stinks about winter is dealing with outdoor plumbing issues.

The phone lines in my area have become unreasonably expensive (AT&T) and we'd like to switch out Door King door entry system that uses the phone line to IP / data since we already have an ISP connection.

We also used a bonded primer and outdoor flooring paint to paint the existing tiles in our bathroom to a dark grey from 70's pink tile.

Amend the lease to include that all dogs must be on a leash if outdoors.

We love to be outdoors (hiking, biking, fly fishing etc) which is why we’re searching for a farm area that would also be a good hub to adventure out of.

Tenant erected a 12 x 12 outdoor extendable living accommodation shed in the backyard without any permission installed permanent tiles, ran wiring in the shed for lighting, fans, for electrical devices and also for air conditioning.

The scenery and outdoor activities fit our lifestyle perfectly.

So definitely take note of the "big 4" while you are looking at the property (Roof, A/C *indoor and outdoor*, Plumbing, Electrical), plus anything else you can see.