The best idea would be to clean and re-point the bricks (if needed). 

The previous owners were paying all the utilities for Electric, Property Taxes, Sewer, Water, Lawn care, Trash Pick Up.  

Tenant is incentivized to keep the apartment clean, ready to show, grant access, etc.

He wants to buy the property himself but he says needs about 1 year to clean his credit record to get a loan.

In the situation you're describing it take me 4 days for a 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom unit unless I'm replacing floor covering in which case it's usually a full week and maybe almost 2 weeks.In 4 days, worst case 5 days, I can get a thorough cleaning and painting, inside and out, even removing doors from hinges if needed.In that time window I can also have a plumber replace a faucet or an electrician replace a bathroom vent fan, minor stuff, if needed.

There were a small amount of negotiations around securing tenants in the downstairs apartment at the price they identified and cleaning up some odds and ends (asbestos abatement, fire safety items, etc.)

Hello everyone , i have a question.Im the owner of my house , and i want to expand my house with a new bath and bedroom.I how to do everything , electric. 

Property's on city electric and water but has in ground septic. 

These blinds hold up better, are easier to repair and clean, and I think look nicer than mini blinds.

We cleaned up the property while living there and made some improvements What was the outcome?