Arrange for professional cleaning of the HVAC system, ducts, carpets, walls, woodwork, cabinets, windows, blinds, appliances, etc.

New carpet, vinyl, paint, repairs, likely new appliances, window blinds, etc. 

You need to be able to identify your market, don't blindly select some niche and bang your head trying to hammer some system  out, be flexible so you can profit in any environment. 

I did paint the apartment while living there and there was damage to the blinds.

My husband is legally blind and can not see to drive.

I am looking to begin as soon as possible, but I don't want to rush into it blind.

This excludes lighting (inside and out), kitchen, electric blinds, and a larger tile allowance.  

All in all my trip was great and so happy I went to check it out and not buy blindly.

For example, you already know the cost to replace a blind, the tenant may not, and be motivated by seeing the price listed. 

The typical is a TRUST, with subordinate trustees, all siblings as beneficiaries, but must be done by the parents before demise.Seek legal counsel, but suggest a family member as a trustee, as the banks will rob you blind with fees.