Try and also have it close to the rear or front garden hose spicket.If the renter(s) are going to use a small unstable grill or "Cheap" grill it might be a good idea to ban it or require the above.

Not sure if you found anyone, but would love to connect with you regarding your investment portfolio here in the Garden State!

What you have described is a garden variety land contract with a two year balloon.

I'm also a big fan of gardening.

That's what I'm telling myself at least...syndicating value-add garden style apartments here in NJ. 

The issues I ran into was the local market was already flooded with STR's and in order to be profitable you had to stand out with a home that was either near an attraction (ie great view, Garden of the Gods, Downtown, or a College) or the unit had to have amenities (Hot tub, Instagram Wall, Pickle Ball Court) that would place your listing far and above other similar listings.I think you should strongly consider if you more interested in moving away and starting a life somewhere else, or in creating a cash flowing investment to supplement your income? 

If you have a multi-family property, then you have to figure out how to make the tenants share the responsibility or you hire someone to handle it for them.You have to consider insulation, maintenance of weather stripping on doors and windows, servicing the boiler/furnace, winterizing sprinkler systems, disconnecting garden hoses from hose bibs, and much more.It's very risky to manage rentals from a distance.

I'm particularly passionate about New Brunswick and Ontario.Outside of real estate, I enjoy gardening, hiking, cooking, and travling.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

In my expensive market I've seen folks get creative by renting gardening space, Ie raised beds,some tools.

My preference is garden style.What sort of business plan are you looking at?