It is in an area that I believe is improving and has some future development (large luxury apartment complexes set to develop in the area). 

This is the BEST property to practice on because there is no chance it is a deal.

I'm an agent here and would love to have a chance at an phone conversation, but at the very least....can give you some names of agents that I've enjoyed working with, that are professional, and are quick to communicate.

Chances are they'll be excited to get another property right next to others they own.

Not sure if the situation improved or not.

This is where you will need to have a list of what you plan to do to improve the property, and how much it will cost you (or the contractor) to get the job done.

I see a chance to make some cash flow on this property my concern is having utilities in my name, and resale value if I leave them as is.  

But yeah, a crappy looking driveway kills any chance of good curb appeal, that first impression.  

Just carpet and paint for two units that size will easilly be 10k and chances are you are going to need other work.

I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but @Brandon Turner wrote a pretty comprehensive book on investing with low and no money down, which is linked here.Outside of that, I'm still learning myself.