2) If the lease that the tenant agreed to included them maintaining the front yard/ landscaping - is it reasonable to deduct a 1 time yard clean-up from their security deposit? 

Small, efficient, if properly maintained will last a long time.  

Is it just not my worry what their income is since the voucher covers the rent, or is my concern that if they only have about $950/month then they won’t properly be able to maintain their pets and their standard of living valid?

The only way I would be considered liable would be if I was negligent about maintaining the trees.

Hi need some advice. An opportunity fell on my lap, I have purchased a multifamily unit from my uncle on a seller finance deal and plan to BRRRR it and keep it long term. He is allowing me to completely renovate the h...

If experience is the lone qualification, you can align with a good realtor and contractor and maintain far greater control along with benefiting from all of the upside.

Maintenance Costs are Too HighThe cost of maintaining a rental property—especially an older building—can make selling it a viable option.

Whether you're looking to continue generating income or upgrade to meet market rents, this well-maintained property offers both flexibility and value.

Might be tough from area to area, but I typically find that homes built before 1950 that were converted from single to multi family are 9 times out of ten - a full gut rehab and way too expensive for first timers.

Like I said big timers like Sean Terry and Bob Diamond do it all the time and teach others how to do it as well.