I went to college for Landscape Architecture but focused more-so on site planning, project management, etc.

It requires a new roof, painting, landscaping, windows and whatever the inside requires. 

Not all the landscaping, trim and finishes need to be installed.

Repairs, paint, landscaping, tear down and rebuild of garage, windows etc...

Improved outside landscaping with firepit, etc.

CURRENT MORTGAGE ON THE HOME IS 405k -MARKET VALUE ON THE PROPERTY WAS APPRISED FOR 670k IN AUGUST 2018 / OCTOBER 2018 PROPERTY HAS BEEN UPDATED BACK YARD LAND SCAPE WITH SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND SOD , DIVIDING GATE FROM LAWN AREA TO ENTERTAINING DECK ALONG WITH 2 FRONT PRIVACY GATES ADDED TO THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY TO UPDATE THE LOOK FOR THE HOME .

Did some nice landscaping (it was an unsually large lot with a garage and an extra workshop/autoshop off the back driveway.

Another consideration, in case the previous posts were not convincing enough, is that high-end renters in an A property expect the property to be maintained as such.Granite repairs, travertine wear & repair, wine coolers, 3+ toilets, 3+ garage door openers, wet bars, indoor/outdoor custom lighting, landscaping and the list goes on. 

Redid the hardwood floors, painted inside and out, cleaned up the landscaping, put a metal roof on the carport (my husband did it himself with the help of my son because it was a flat roof!)

@Casey Murray the other alternative ( if numbers allow positive cash flow) is to buy a MF in SD area and live in one unit, but this is gonna be super duper expansive!.