PAved areas in good shape, cracks caulked or filled (pervents further freezing damage), security check of locks and exterior lights, timers working.

I'd add to get samples from reds and greens and match those against the siding and trim in a full sun or best light you can and see what is most appealing, to you and inline with the area.

-Offer free light bulb changes for hard to reach light fixtures.

Likewise if the H2O heater is more than 8-10 years old.You also don't mention replacing any light fixtures, plumbing fixtures or cabinets.

My experience is in single family residential and light commercial.

Don't fear the tenants or let them control you.I bought some buildings in a nice area but the buildings were older.The units were on the verge of turning into a bad area or staying a good one.I banded together with other landlords and we got the bad element out.We have Glocks,shotguns and everything else.I don't care who it is if they come on my property they better not try anything.We have made police reports of suspicious people,tenants trying to steal cable,power,etc.Once the scum know they have a light shining on them they crawl away to another area to go hide under some other rocks.So do not be intimidated.My place is cleaned up real well now.

Rusty,Denver is a big enough city that the bus and light rail could be pretty decent.

Upper class dining, light fare?

But those are corporate benefits :) I finally got this down where I can walk in and virtually "paint" a house together, cabinets, flooring, walls, tile, appliances, even light fixtures in metallics if I get that cheap.

We actually strictly process loans now but for the homeowners/real estate professionals/etc. taking care of the application process where many of the follies occur.I can bring a little insiders view which is needed at times to shed some light on what may have happened.