Is the old adage that landscaping doesn't get any ROI in a middle-class market still true?

Most Class C/D areas will pencil to positive leverage, if you use generic underwriting assumptions.  

"South Minneapolis" is such a broad term - there might be as many as 25 different neighborhoods ranging from A-D class, each with their own pros and cons.

If it is a market rate class A, B or even C properties, I would say that it (basic maintenance) is something the tenant should handle considering that for these properties the tenants likely have additional resources to handle small maintenance issues. 

James , it is not particular syndication, it is the whole asset class.

@Bryan Cavellier, You can 1031 with any US property including Guam, the USVI and ...drum roll- The Northern Marianas Islands (go figure but I actually had a realtor from there in a class of mine recently) into any other US or one of those territories.  1031 is a federal statute so it's applied the same in all locals with just a few variations state to state at the state level. 

Age wise that's not bad and is pretty typical for investment class assets here in Memphis.

Wickman class's were aimed at helping RE agents get to the next level and since my wife was a top producer and managed 70 agents she was very good at it.. 

Focus on Class B or C properties for stable tenants and cash flow.

Hoarding is a protected class because it is a disability.