I'd say the amount of time for the labor seems high.

The penalties are just too high. 

Honestly, unless you’re in a high-end market where buyers or renters expect it, dropping thousands on a sprinkler system probably isn’t your best ROI move—especially if the property has been sitting for months.

I live in Seattle, WA but due to the limited inventory and high prices I want to invest out-of-state.

The two are almost entirely different markets in terms of price points, returns, tenant quality, and overall investing strategy.

Thanks for your guidance because without it we may have bid too high. 

@JD Martin agree 10,000%What I am surprised about is I had a call with someone in Austin today and in sw Florida and they both said things are awful and prices are dropping at high rates - curious don't hear as much chatter here about that as it could be an opportunity 

My understanding is that if you've given the neighbor written notice of the need to maintain / remove the tree, if it falls it's considered an act of nature (high winds) and you have to deal with it.

Rates are too high.

The challenge was balancing the relationship between landlord/tenant and a personal/friendly relationship.