They went a step beyond and put money into the backyard space with a nice fire pit, string lights,  mulch, and lots of landscaping, which gives an awesome look.   

•Implementing in TurboTax:•Adjust the Asset Entry:•Reduce the basis of the property by the estimated value of the old roof.

Then decorate the place up, nice lighting, signs, etc.Then you can move the needle. 

They had cleared it, put some gravel in of some sort, fenced it with barbed wire on top, manual gate on tracks and flood lights in the corners.

Next time consider implementing better contingencies into your agreement.

For my next tenant, I am definitely going to implement your strategy here.  

.- All hardware should be present, property secured, and in good working order (e.g. door stops, light fixtures, faucets, toilet paper holder, hand & bath towel bars, drawer/cabinet pulls, hinges, door knobs/locks, etc.).- Carpets must be professionally cleaned or, if necessary, replaced if there is excessive wear.- The yard must be in good order with no debris, either natural or other.

C class investing, B class light value add, BRRR, etc... once you do that they will put the properties in front of you that fit your strategy. 

We tested it was not black mold and there were light spots with the lack of using the ventilation.

Check for stains Cigarette smoke can stain walls, ceilings, curtains, light fixtures, and lamps.