The entire house needs paint and landscaping.

I’ve been self-employed for over 10 years (musician, massage therapist, landscaping, admin type consulting, data entry, catering, bartending, etc.) and somehow real estate has never been on my radar… until now!!

@Matthew Anderson One of the easiest ways to show inherited tenants that you are going to be a better/more hands-on landlord is to walk in and make a quick and easy improvement (exterior landscaping cleanup, paint the common areas, fix obviously broken items such as mailboxes, windows, doors, etc.).

Now if you dont mind the tree coming down tell her she can pay to have it cut down and the stump removed and any re-landscaping needed to cover that area up again.

Cleaning costs are usually a pass-thru.Also, may require at least “some” landscaping costs depending on the property.Fireplace means annual PM/clean at about $100.Semi-annual deep clean of house for around $300-400 depending on sizePropane can be highly variable in $$Sundries like silverware, plates, glasses need more replacingHoliday decor - possiblySecurity cam and accompanying service?

Did full renovation including new HVAC, roof, plumbing, patio addition, driveway repair, laminate, tile, granite, paint, trim, carpet, shower, vanities, toilets, light fixtures, landscaping.

Try Accurate Landscaping

I've got good electrician, HVAC, plumber, roofer and landscaper recommendations.If it's more general work, try Brian Bourke with Intuition Painting & Design.

"Here's why selling your house will be easier than you think - when you work with me" can be more resonant than FAST NOW CASH.The idea that they don't need to have open houses, update the walls, fix the screen door and revamp landscaping can be more compelling then the idea that it can be done tomorrow and they have to move right away.I wrote a blog about sending to seniors - it works just as well for other motivated segments including Owners with Low Financial Stability Scores.https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/11806/84376-your-letter-to-seniors-offer-them-something-they-care-about

Cured deferred maintenance (overgrown landscaping, peeling paint, tilted mailboxes), cosmetic work including interior and exterior paint, rebuild of patio fencing, striping of parking lot.