Also, not sure how this mixes with the tenants rights to privacy...I honestly don't know but would seek advice on that front too.  

The front yard imo now looks terrible and now kind of regret removing those shrubs because it also served as a privacy wall, which I like.I thought about a fence, but now against the idea based on cost, surrounding area, and comparable. 

Personally I am in favor of buying in an LLC as it "can" provide some privacy and protection when done properly.  

What general strategies help to increase tenant safety from break-ins while not invading their privacy?

During the 2 years previous to march 2020 (pandemic layoff) I was bartending and saving lots of money/investing in cryptocurrency.

The front pad goes as usual but the back pad usually sells for a bit of a premium with the extra privacy.

They can have privacy if they keep the doors on either side shut. 

They can have privacy if they keep the doors on either side shut. 

In the meantime, I try to make some money investing in cryptocurrency to fund my savings.

Here's a great article that addresses this from @Kim Lisa TaylorThe main benefit that I've seen folks go for by using LLCs to invest passively is the additional layer of privacy that doing so can offer, if properly structured.