They're not just investments, they're places I personally enjoy and find appealing, and I've spent time in each one of them making sure they're comfortable and attractive.  

This doesn't mean you need a professional photographer, but it does mean that you should turn lights on, have windows open, etc. 

My parents have since done quite a bit of landscaping that greatly adds to curb appeal.

I have a well maintained ranch home with great curb appeal for rent in a nice neighborhood.

Congratulations.The First thing you should do is give the front some "curb appeal" (make it look beautiful from the front, first) so that it builds interest in the neighborhood.

Thank you for all of the great content, I'm excited to finally participate and meet some amazing people.I'm looking to meet:LendersAgentsContractors All in Milwaukee, WIOur Criteria: Multi-Family Rentals (duplex,tri,quad to start)Strategy: BRRRRMarket: Milwaukee WI - Bayview to Shorewood (close to water, no dangerous neighborhoods please)Property condition: C+ in a B neighborhood Rehab opportunity: room editions, curb appeal, kitchen upgrades, open to suggestions to build equityPurchase price: $80-$200k Need room to build equity for refi, aiming for cost + rehab = 70-75% est ARVIncome capability: At least $100 profit/month per doorFinancing options: Down payment + conventional loan (I have low DTI, good credit score, low expenses, some savings, full-time job, and a partner with DP$)Partnership/investments from family and friends to purchase in cash if neededHard money lender or private lender if neededAppreciate any feedback.Thank you,Daniel Monk

Appeal any issues. 

@Cheryl Daniels, since you manage the property yourself, you might try appealing to his Paranoia by telling him that there will be no contractors on the property without you present to watch them.

The appeal is that 2 units can be leased to cover the payment and the third can be a STR that we can also use when we visit.

I am seeing about 5% vacancy rate but that will highly depend on where you price your units, how nice and appealing and in demand they are and how good are you at screening and management.