I'd like to do it to the other side of the house as well but the neighbors have some oversized trees right where it'd be and probably not a fight I want to have to get them removed/ trimmed properly.

You acquire, fix the issue thereby adding value, properly market, and sell for top dollar (relatively).But, if your answer is an external factor beyond possible repair (general area, the manufactured/trailer homes a block away, the major highway with retail/industrial vibe a block in the other direction, etc.), then you're probably better off moving on to the next one.  

Per the lease if it stipulates the landlord has a right to enter the premises with proper notice to perform an inspection of the unit then it's valid.A tenant with a lease cannot keep denying a landlord entry into the property for inspection.

For that reason there is an ample supply of good workers willing to do those jobs that have the proper coverage.

do not get carried away, play conservative on your first deal, leave some room for error.3) Find a qualified and experienced contractor, do not settle for cheapest, you want experience here, because their is a significant administrative burden not only paperwork, proper formatting, but also financial constraint on the contractor as these sometimes have $0 prepayment to contractor.

This is our favorite type of property class to invest in because these tenants are less likely to purchase homes and will become long-term tenants if treated properly.

I would be honest with a reference, but don't give too much information.The questions I usually ask/answer are:  Did tenant give proper notice when leaving?

With drywall, to do proper mold remediation you need to replace it.  

A deck properly constructed is tied into the house, needs a permit, and  should be according to code. 

I was actually approved and in process by Quicken Loans, but they mortgage banker didn't properly prequalify me, so they cancelled my loan.