Lawn services on SFR(s)

[Robert Howard]

I currently have a SFR and my property manager talked me into adding lawn care. They advised it would attract better tenants. So instead of $625 a month, rent is $700. The lawn care is $80 a month for two cuts during the season and $40 for one cut in the off-season. Do you all think that this service should be provided for SFR(s)?

[Kim Meredith Hampton]

Robert,

If I can figure out a way to incorporate the lawn care into the rent here in Florida, I do it! Tenants don’t care for a lawn like an owner or professional would. We have tons of HOA’s here in Florida, so they are always looking to fine someone if they grass isn’t cut and maintained. A whole other issue is watering the lawn. If I can set and kick the sprinkler box, I do that too. They are notorious for shutting it off