It is a duplex fully updated and rented with quality stable tenants.

I’m 19 years old so I got some time, but I will definitely look into that audio book.

There are others also.From there, you can hire contractors to do the fix-up work.Look over this website for how to find GOOD contractors that will do a workman like job (quality of work), and actually finish the work without just taking your money and running for the hills.Good Luck! 

I would greatly appreciate any landscaping advice to the front because I really don’t like how barren and very low quality it looks.

The quality of tenants may suffer as a result.Is it worth it?

While I think some campuses have a market for luxury student housing I believe quality housing at around the going rate is going to be the best bet right now.

By doing so, you can choose the quality of product you want and the tenant doesn't have to come out of pocket for supplies or provide you with receipts. 

@Eliza Alexa I would consider a 1031 Exchange or Reverse 1031 to purchase a better quality home or multi-family property.

., and then once you've found a good trade ask them if they know any others that provide the same quality they do.2. 

A high quality company will be on top of their KPI's and their numbers will match.