,Potentially a pressure wash like @Scott Mac mentioned.

If building a LTR portfolio is your ultimate aim, consider how each potential flip will help you get there.

If I spend money to renovate/fix up a place to rent out, can I rent it for more or at market to recoup my cost?

What are the options to help mitigate maintenance costs.

This rise underscores the continued strength of the multifamily sector, with over 60,000 units absorbed during the month, setting the stage for a potentially record-breaking third quarter.Midwest and Northeast Markets Lead the WayLouisville, Kentucky, continues to dominate the multifamily market, leading the top 50 U.S. markets with a year-over-year asking rent increase of 4.3% at the end of July.

I like this idea for it gives me peace of mind but it has a heavy up front cost.

I suggest you suck it up and cover these costs and just build these costs into the rent. 

For example if you have 10 different bank accounts with 6 different loans than it would cost more than a business with 4 bank accounts and no loans.

Not necessarily land, as it is very costly to build there as all materials except for some concrete products have to be shipped in.

If you are a lot lower than potentially consider rent increases.