More often these are opportunities for more cash-flush investors or those looking for renovation financing (which requires more down), rather than a first-time house-hacker that is looking to get their foot in the door with as little down as possible. 

I also don't love having the left side of the stove flush with the wall. 

Not worth it for a PI, the owner most likely isn't interested in selling, so you'd just flush money down the drain, just send mail to wherever the property tax bill goes, someone has to pick it up eventually.

The big guys I know of aren't selling anything and are flush with cash.

The tenant was flushing the cat litter etc & it was settling in the old P-trap under the basement floor.

These are all flush with the ground.  

Much nicer is a hidden flush mounted beam which sits in te attick and the joists hang from the beam.

This resulted in a massive amount of bad debt that had to be flushed from the system.

you should use the power of leverage... but if you are “flush” with cash why bother with paying for other people’s money... oh but we’re you planning on using that cash for something else...These are all strategies depending on your particular situation.

In my rental, the tenant is responsible to mow, water, and trim the lawn as needed to keep the grass in good health.In the same way that a renter would be responsible for the cost if they broke a window or clogged a toilet by flushing feminine hygiene products, the tenant is responsible for any cost of repair to a neglected lawn.If I have to pay for weed control, contract lawn mowers, or reseed the lawn because the tenant neglected to care for the lawn, that cost is passed on to the tenant, including a fee for my time.If your lease (and state law) allows it, holding to strict observance of your expectations for lawn care tends to motivate the tenant quickly.