Yes, it's always nice if the landlord includes nice fixtures like a back patio but the risk of something breaking is very high.If you want to do something, I would put turf down or include some string lights to hang around the perimeter.

Just some stats as of today (5/13) in Charlotte County,547 - Active listings (SFR)1,316 - Pending (SFR)844 - Closed in the last 30 days (SFR)While the top may seem very doom and gloom let me provide some light.

@Brian GarrettI would say light value add.The buildings are good quality and have been well-maintained so there are not many major issues to address.

My ideal first flip would be something under 1200 square feet and light to medium rehab. 

I've been using an ozone generator for several years and it works well for light smoke odors:https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...I recommend washing all surfaces, cleaning the carpets, and then running an ozone generator.

Unless your apartment is light years better in terms of condition as compared to any others available, why wouldn't I just rent from the landlord down the street who is only requiring 2 months upfront? 

When you get in your car and drive off your driveway - you have to follow the traffic rules such as: when you come to a stop sign - you have to stop, when you come to the red light - you have to stop and wait for the green light in order to turn left, you have to drive on the right side of the road - you can't drive on the left side.

@Angela Romero common area/basement lighting, water, city sewer requirements, lawn moving, etc

I spent three weeks there painting and light rehab.  

With the small amount of garbage in each pail, a light wind would blow it over.