The sidewalks were destroyed and the walk way concrete was off set.

I mean one of these posters was told their "turnkey" property had dangerous sidewalk conditions questioning how "turnkey" the property was and their response was the tenant's don't care about the sidewalks.

Ah, but after the sunset, the dusk and the twilightWhen shadows of night start to fallThey roll back the sidewalk precisely at tenAnd people who live there are not seen again!

The properties will possibly break even some years but other years you will have to replace big expensive things like roofs, siding, windows, sewer lines, furnaces, water heaters, other mechanicals, appliances, carpets, blinds, flooring, driveways, sidewalks, decks, porches, soffits, bed bugs, tree work, etc. etc. etc.

I also noticed the grass had grown over the sidewalks so you could not see them, and in some areas was creeping got on to the roads the same way . 

Pause + Hold Strategy (Minimal Spend)Secure the land by ensuring taxes are current and title is clear.Apply for any other permits (grading, erosion, site layout) that don’t require water service — this keeps you moving forward.Design the home and submit architectural plans (if the city allows), so once taps are available, you're shovel-ready.Monitor city council agendas and planning board minutes — developers often get early access to updates through these channels.File a Right of Way Permit or work with a civil engineer to get partial approvals (culverts, drive cuts, sidewalk plans).🧩 Why this helps: You control the dirt, build goodwill with the city, and shorten your timeline later — without sinking more budget now.💰 2.

The greatest thing was his $400/month tenant maintained the backyard, swept the hallways and stairs, and swept the sidewalk every morning.

After closing I discovered the wastepipe between house and sidewalk was broken which was expensive and there was frequent work necessary over the next few years.

It's a social expectation in Minnesota that there is jogging/walking trails, ample sidewalks, well lit streets, playgrounds and parks in EVERY neighborhood, free zoo's, free beaches galore.......There is a reason why Minnesota is a TOP tourism state, and Minnesota invests wisely into it very heavily. 

You want them to only be able to go after that one property that didn't have clean sidewalks.