If you're handy and granite slab is beyond your price point granite tile is a good DIY.

Updates would include paint, flooring, ceiling tiles (I still need to see whats up there behind this false ceiling). 

It's been a few hours and I need to get this scheduled.I also need to get some new countertops installed- would appreciate recommendations on where I may find the best deals on laminate and installation. 

If you install new grass, those dogs are just going to destroy it anyway.

Expensive way is to buy simplisalfe, and install it and pay the 15 dollars a month for monitoring, will run you about 400 bucks.

Also we are installing a security cameras this week.

After going through the purchase of a different duplex last year, the inspector didn't realize the heating system was installed incorrectly and two bedrooms weren't getting heat at all. $1000 dollars later, this is something he should have noticed.

Thanks for the replies, I have actually been in the remodel business for the past couple of years do everything from hardwood floor installation/ refinishing to interior trim and everything in between.

@Maugno M.I just installed a colored metal roof, 40 year 'warranty'.

I will be closing on a four-plex tomorrow that currently has old electric wall heaters installed in each apartment.