We also put in some rocks for landscaping in the front yard.

Last year I was living at a house that went through a full landscaping renovation that I got to help with..the before/after results were incredible.  

I think you will find investors have a diverse range of jobs (teachers, nurses, accountants, etc). 

.- The growing population fuels rental demand- Amazingly affordable real estate for investment-Strong and diverse economyAs far as determining how to invest in San Antonio, location is the most important step.

The conditions of the outside, landscaping, asphalt etc.

First, the job he has had for 11 years is lawn moving, changing out outside holiday decorations, landscaping. 

Weird that there would be one at all.What about landscaping?

There was zero argument as the facts spoke for themselves however if he really wanted to press the issue, I could have lined up many culturally diverse tenants I have including people of color.

But we are absolutely terrible at coming up with an attractive, low maintenance landscape design that is repeatable. 

Landscaping type updates or adding a new fence to a property will get exactly zero value in an appraisal.