And remember, others are looking to so there may only be a small window of time to lock down a property.

We prefer using vertical blinds where possible but we have a lot of floor to ceiling windows and need some smarter (yet cost-effective) solutions.

Do you want to roll up the windows and lock the door?

Could always dress it up with nicer trim around windows, update flooring, outlet covers, etc.

In my duplex, I replaced 30 windows.  

Siding, Windows & doors, trim paint) Interiors typically work from the basement up in this sequence - DemoMEP- Mechanical Electrical Plumbing rough in Insulation and air sealing Drywall hanging / taping and finishing Paint or wall finishes Finish flooring / tile, hardwoodsCabinetry / casework / wall tile in kitchens and baths Interiors doors / baseboard / crown molding / door and window casing Finish plumbing and electrical - also called trim by tradespeople That's it in a nutshell, some may use different sequences but this is a general activity framework.

A good property manager will likely find several small items that the workers will do for free now or you can pay for them later.Advise what colors, window treatments and such will appeal to the broadest range of potential renters.Help you select the optional rehab items in terms of increased rent or reduced time-to-rent.

Also looks like there isn't that much dirt outside the foundation with the window there.

Wife notices the back unit has a for rent sign in window from our PM.We ask the neighbor fellow what happened to our tenants? 

The doors were locked but the back window was broken and the screen clearly cut to make it easy to get in and out there.