Based on what I've heard from them during the past several years, it is not the place to invest for reasons others members are posting here and the fact that Bend's economy is somewhat artificial with all the transplants coming in from California.  

Granted this often covers roof repairs, exterior insurance, lawn care, sewer and some other expenses.

How is responsible for lawn care?

The photo might look ok, but a quick check on Google Earth showed neighboring properties with untended lawns, peeling paint, rusting trucks, and cracked pavement.

Vacancies are higher, Dumpster for trash, lawn maint. ( i guess ya dont need snow removal, LOL) How about Air Conditioning?

Two I was doing way too many low dollar tasks, running to the hardware store mowing the lawn you get the picture.

I seen notices on the front doors of these places from the utilities in addition to the unkempt lawns.

I'm looking in the general south suburb area around oak lawn.

Feels like there's a soft agreement between this couple and the owner.I spoke with all other tenants privately and they seem to be very happy with the current non-property-manager.I like the idea of resident lawn care, but am concerned about legality of a resident property manager (I'm new to this and not ready for employees on a small triplex).

I have a seasonal lawn care business.