As for bringing new tenants in that's up to you and your marketing strategies (Facebook ad, yard sign, craigslist). 

-Borders a country club ($2,590/yr for individual golf membership, $5,178/yr for a family)-Good school district with elementary/middle/high schools-Low crime-Homes in Beacon are appreciating well (~8% a year, not to say that this will necessarily continue)-Tons of parks, outdoor activities (basketball, baseball, tennis, running tracks, etc), art galleries nearby-Metro north 20 minute walk away-International airport 20 minute drive away-0.24 acre lot which could be sold/built on (not sure what can be built -- still need to check with the city, though I would try to sell the lot)-Obvious the owners took good care of the propertyCons:-Driveway is off the town's busiest 3-lane street and is a one minute drive from I-84 (during rush hours the lanes get packed)-Back yard has a flat area, but towards the back it is a steep climb up to an elevated area.

Replaced the front doors to up the curb appeal as well as did some yard work and replaced the front top steps to the building.

Replaced the front doors to up the curb appeal as well as did some yard work and replaced the front top steps to the building.

Go to your local lumber yard to find contractors not the big box stores.

We rebuilt the fence around the backyard & improved the yard as a whole by removing old clothes-lines, fenceposts, etc.

Before we signed the lease, they were not forthcoming about the fact that the lawn directly in front of our house is “their yard,” and that they’d be hanging out (right in front of our windows ) on that yard regularly.

The area is rather narrow so I thought parking would be a better amenity than yard space but I will look into it. 

I am about to purchase a rental property that has a yard that will be a bear to mow for any future renters. 

However, I salvaged the freezer and it is in my garage to this day!