However, I wanted to get opinions on painting brick vs leaving it natural in terms of resale value down the line, because there is no going back from painting brick.

Just so you know most people would not consider a 9% passive investment yield in today's environment to be a "boring low-yield" fund, but rather a moderate/fair yield for a passive investment (especially when compared to alternative assets).

Look at it as a breach of lease agreement and discuss alternatives as to how to break the lease, which could include you showing the property before they vacate.Regarding the husband staying, look at it as a new tenant.

It is an Individual Retirement Account that allows you to invest in alternative investments such as real estate, notes, loans, mortgages, private placements and so many other things.

The smoke detectors required in such dwelling unit shall be permanently wired into the structure's AC power line, and if more than one detector is required to be installed within the dwelling unit, the detectors shall be wired so that the actuation of one detector will actuate all the detectors in the dwelling unit.In the case of any dwelling unit that is newly constructed, reconstructed, or substantially remodeled on or after January 1, 2011, smoke detectors permanently wired into the structure's AC power line must also maintain an alternative back-up power source, which may be either a battery or batteries or an emergency generator.

Then maybe look outside of your area because coal's biggest issue is natural gas and secondarily automation.

Or if you have credit deficiencies or alternative income you'd like to consider, then a Portfolio loan will give you reasonable rates with flexible underwriting.

Just have a list of alternate PM companies prepared or some kind of plan B, C, D, E...

However, everyone knows NY City area including northern new jersey gets so pricy and naturally following a value investor's playbook, I spend time in New Haven/West Haven/Milford area. 

The 1-2 punch of 1) discussion w/buyers agent 2) update client thing should come as naturally to you as shutting your front door after opening it - and for the same reason - to protect your hard earned assets.