To what extent does landscaping typically add value to a property for the purposes of appraisal and re-financing, compared to other improvements? 

Typically, clients are using this to buy down their interest rate to 6% or less.Reach out for more information.

Typically the landlord is responsible for things like this. 

I'm curious if this discrepancy is typical of other regions as well.How accurate is the data on this site?

@Chris Blackburn, while I can't speak to this specifically, there are a few red flags I see in your post.1: A Realtor has to be a member of the national association of realtors, an industry trade group primarily focused on your typical home buyer.  

Of course, many investors bend/break this rule, but that's another risk.2) If your bid wins the foreclosure auction, you then have to deal with getting rid of any occupants - who may steal/damage everything they can in retaliation:(3) You MUST have a great crew on the ground that can minimize surprises - not easy to do on your first deal.Regardless if you buy a foreclosure or other property, read our copy & paste advice below:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

This is typically parking, detention pond and landscaping.

Hey Drew,I work in the investment space and work with a bunch of hard money lenders and the typical rates I'm seeing from them are around 11-12% right now with a 1% origination fee.

It is not too good to be true as your mortgage should typically be around 50% of the rental income.

Here's what I know based on general Fannie Mae guidelines and the specifics of your situation:PMI on HomeStyle Loans: Typically, PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) is required on loans where the LTV is above 80%.