I had to go on my laptop just to view it.

Not sure if city / county code laws do not allow for the homes to be modernized with materials such as fiber cement board / hardi board panels.  

😜Although the modern day contractor can easily take credit if they set themselves up right; I agree with the fact you should have as much money and as many checks as you can get.

yes, some version of this is found in every modern day mortgage, however, there are documented and regulatory exceptions for transferring title to property and NOT triggering Due on Sale....especially when the purpose of the transfer is to entities for the sake of estate planning/asset protection. 

You could always try to add value with staging the apartment in a modern style to appeal most broadly then take pics that you will have for the future.   

We ordered retrofit windows for a 1942 home in early June because, like yours, they weren't modern standard sized windows.

For my part I want to provide safe, clean and modern properties that are well maintained, and just want tenants that take care of them and pay rent timely.

LOL.This is something I would recommend every REI do before they buy into a market for a rental(s):1 - Find out the day the court is doing evictions (usually it's an all day thing...and the same day(s) every week/month.2 - Clear your schedule for the day3 - Go to the court, bright and early that day4 - Bring a pad of paper and pen (remember how those worked...they still do), because most courts won't let you bring your tablet, laptop, phone...into court.5 - Sit in the middle of the room6 - Watch and listen7 - Take notes (see #4)8 - Learn.

Our goal was to create a modern/rustic house that differed from the typical all wood cabin.

It's way more forgiving with wall imperfections than semi-gloss and modern quality satin paint cleans so well that we use it on trim too.