Kitchen sink overlooks front garden.

Fully fenced/private/sunny backyard is your own oasis w gardening space & spacious deck-perfect for al fresco dining.

A fresh cost of paint with complimenting colors for the window shutters.

Does a buyer always start fresh with a clean slate with the tenant? 

I received my license a month ago and I am armed and dangerous with 500 freshly printed business cards....What do I do next?

Warning them in advance really seems to help.In your case, I would try to get rid of both parties and start fresh.

I can't comment on the self-help eviction as I'm not aware of that in VA.As for selling vs. keeping, I'd get the guy out along with all the smoke and dog smells, paint with Kilz, make sure everything is in working order, change the locks and start over with a fresh tenant.

Moved into the garden while waiting for Parlor lease to end.

Thanks for the advice, yes one thing I thought about doing is updating the 4 plex to newer appliances, new floors, and maybe a fresh outdoor paint on the bricks.

Then you can have a fresh set of pictures available for the next time it goes vacant.In most places, even if it is not specifically in the lease, the tenants have the right to "quiet enjoyment" of the property.