I fully expected it to rent for $1300/month post rehab which would have boosted the cash flow, however, being in the dead of winter right after Christmas limited the tenant pool and I decided to bring the rents down to help fill the vacancy rather than try to wait it out another possible 1-2 months. 

Also since my wife has a W2 job should I quick claim deed it to us jointly to boost our income level?  

Tell them they are responsible for taking the bins to the curb every week. 

Another benefit is accelerated depreciation of the asset through a cost segregation over the holding period, further reducing tax costs and boosting cash flow.There are certain requirements that have to be met for all of this so seek the help of a tax professional that specializes in CRE.

It's next to a big empty lot on a busier road and he thinks it's going to be commercial which will boost the price of the property. 

Then boosting them with paid ads.

Curb appeal is important with the occupancy and any prospects that need a place to live.Who am I and why you should listen to what I say?   

Also some units have garbage cans next to them, and there is one garbage can next to the curb. 

., TV commercials, radio ads, motivated seller websites, SEO, pay per click/adwords, facebook, Linkedin, Youtube, and other forms of online advertising and boosted/promoted social media postings.Bottom line is integrity and consistency.

., TV commercials, radio ads, motivated seller website, SEO, pay per click/adwords, facebook, Linkedin, Youtube, and other forms of online advertising and boosted/promoted social media postings.Bottom line is consistency.