Fellow BPers,A2Z has been a breath of fresh air compared to my previous property manager, so far so good!

With slapping a fresh coat of paint of the decks I think it could be a very marketable rental.

The investor even nonchalantly said that I don't have to reveal our numbers.

That will reveal who's full of it and who's not.

Anyways so what Natalie said up there is just its a temporary exemption on 6+ freshly planted fruit trees intended to not tax you for improvements (Fruits trees) before they produce.

It costs you vacancy, fresh paint, new flooring, potentially other updates. 

If, however, you are starting out fresh, and it is appearing as a new listing with no reviews, you could market it that way by taking fresh photos and giving it a face lift with the summary calling out that it is a new listing.

If no, give them notice, recoup what you can from their deposit, fix the unit, and start fresh with a new tenant.

It might reveal where it makes the most sense to invest.

This will reveal any existing liens, easements, or encumbrances on the property.County Records: Review the property's history and any associated documents in the county's official records where the property is located.