If you did a cost segregation study on the property in the past, you may have to recapture the depreciation taken in the past.capital gain tax rates are 0, 15 or 20%There is also a potential 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax.Also, don't forget state income taxes depending on what state the property is located or your state of residency.Best of luck!

Can you PROVE that the landscaping increases rents of ability to rent? 

You do need a subscription to study the comps FYI. 

The insurance company will send you copy of the tenant declaration page proving coverage, and they will notify you if the tenant ever cancels the policy or allows it to lapse.HOW TO SHARE UTILITIES 101You have a property with two or more units and the utility meters are shared.

Quote from @Aaron Zimmerman: I would look for other ways to legally reduce income such as cost segregation studies.

If the tenant can’t prove the dog qualifies as a service animal or ESA, then it could be a lease violation.It’s a good idea to request documentation in writing and confirm its legitimacy.

Depending on how you use the property, you may benefit from a cost segregation study and bonus depreciation once the property is in service. 

2x House Hacker here in Los Angeles and a case study in the BP book, The House Hacking Strategy.1.

Even though your market might prove expensive, I would exhaust all options before ruling it out.Truth is, you have a unique competitive advantage in your market.  

With SFR, they appreciated at a national average of 3.8% from the last study that I read in 2024.