If anything he was under so we went ahead and upgraded appliance, master bath and the landscaping for curb appeal.

Memphis statistics show that close to 45% of our population are renters so credit score is not a major factor when screening tenants here.  

2) Concerning foreclosures, as a secondary business in my corp, if I were able to get a contract from a mortgage company to subcontract people to clean/landscape their properties as needed, could this feasibly help me with foreclosure/preforeclosure deals?  

Fortunately, I have some connections to contractors, real estate agents, landscaping services etc.  

If it' isn't a garage and another widow could go there you might could re arrange the landscaping, and if money is plentiful after go grander with the dormer.No expert on design just a quick view thought...

Someone might offer statistics but there have been few new parks built in the last YYY years anywhere.  

I lived in Scottsdale for many years, as well Chandler/Gilbert too, and am well aware of the landscape in the North, East & West Valley's.I'm going to send you a PM.

Yes, there were many sacrifices along the way, however I have some excellent financing in place and I am an owner occupant:Rents: $1,100 (Unit 1), $1,300 (Unit 2), $0 (Owner occupied Unit)Mortgage: $1,683.00 (15 Year Fixed at 0.375%)Taxes: $451.75 Insurance: $137.50Water/Sewer: $75.00Total: $2,347.25Since I am living there, I'm spending the following out of pocket:Vacancy (10%): $240.00Snow removal/landscaping: $100.00Property Management: $0.00 (I am on-site/stable tenants in place)Maintenance Allowance: $400.00The rents for the two units are undervalued and after my bathroom/kitchen updates, they will definitely increase by $100/unit per month (conservatively speaking).

While doing research for my marketing campaign, I came across a statistic on Zillow.

You will also want to find out what the minimum lot size is, required setbacks for the house, landscaping, any curb, gutter and sidewalk, etc.