(The price points are a lot better in Lousiana) We love SD and live in a 8 unit townhome/ garden apartment complex.

I didn't think of newspapers...and perfect for older boomers who would likely want to carry...and For rent by owner sounds good too...nice...no magic beans, but sounds like at least seeds to start a garden....

On the way through your journey, you will look back and be amazed at far you've come, and yet you will feel like there is still so far to go.You will have to go through the fires of discipline and focus, but if you stay the course, the gardens on the other side are for the company of greatness.Now let's move on to some practical concepts.

Try Garden Gate in Murray for the carpet.

If this is a high end property with an indoor pool or the pool is unique in some way you might consider keeping it but I would probably just remove it.  

Advertise the property as smoker friendly and let them smoke it up indoors!  

They make every effort to remove any artwork (copyright violation) from the shots and keep it indoors unless you have a very private outdoor area.

Cameras mounted indoors definitely give you more options. 

The ok ski i think can be offset by the NY/Philly demand from novice, first time skiers or people going to the indoor water parks etc.

My building has rentals 1br are in $1800-$2300 range depending on views includes electricity no wait list for indoor parking.