Lawn Care! How much is your average cost?

[Ryan Ness]

I am under contract for my second duplex, and am thinking it will be time for me to begin hiring out lawn care, as I do not plan to have means to transport equipment between properties or dedicate time to a low value task. My first quote has been $55/week. What is your average cost per mow in Indiana? Both properties will need the service, and are 6 miles away from each other. I have already contacted two other contractors for quotes in order to obtain three total quotes.

I understand that some investors like to also make use of lower-cost options, such as neighborhood kids, but as I am running a business, I would like to maintain a process that is repeatable and predictable and that may also adapt to long-term needs, such as landscaping and weed maintenance. Also, my tax bill was super high this year since my property didn't really require any maintenance last year, and this would be a beneficial write-off as it would buy back time and ensure a quality property. Tenants are already required to perform snow removal the other 6 months of the year as per the lease agreement.