There also seemed to be a lot more room to renegotiate management or purchase contracts versus residential where people tend to tell you things are set in stone. 

Think of that as a stepping stone to your next step up.  

But color boo boo's wrong stone stone were it should be as is not or should not be.. it happens.

  $163.00 later from Lowes and $200 for Ozone treat I hope I can turn this place fast.  

RoundUp and pre-emergent weed blockers/killers, and landscape fabric under crushed stone or river rock will be your friends for the landscaping work.Trash requires a bit more info.

This means rental income, dividends, and capital gains from U.S. investments must be reported on your Canadian tax return.Foreign Tax Credit: The good news is that Canada has a tax treaty with the U.S. to prevent double taxation.

My current options include: Patio pavers (rubber and stone/brick)GravelCement padNothing/stick with grassThis is currently for my residence thats a house hack but I have a rental that the shed part of this applies as well.

Wood retaining wall is much cheaper than a concrete or stone wall.

I'm not going to throw stones and tell you what you should or shouldn't do, but the arrogance of your response is off putting.

Companies typically have business models which of course are not set in stone, however, changing the way a company operates should not be imposed by a single client simply because it works better for them and not the management company.