Because we're flippers we can't afford a landscape designer so we go with the style of the home, look at google images based on what kinds of landscaping go with that type of property and then we draw a map of where we want the beds and grasses to go.

About time! This will create some more movement, has been holding up quite a bit of growth. Good to see the city make some practical decisions. 

@Nathan Gesner My justification for taking the risk is that I have a solid W2 job so I can afford to take a hit for a couple of months for vacancies and maintenance.

A lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.

The demand for affordable, shared housing is strong here, so filling vacancies shouldn’t be a major concern.

What it the T-12 data and last years NOI ?

I've been through 2 sets of more tradional batteries (Deep Cell and AGM) before the cost of a lithium battery became affordable. 

In any case, it's generally more affordable than NJ especially when it comes to property tax so I don't think you're off-base looking in that area.

Rental properties offer affordable housing, making them a solid investment.

For your budget, Midwest cities like Columbus, Indianapolis, or Pittsburgh are solid options with affordable MFH properties and growth potential.