Here are the numbers:Purchase price-$143,000Down Payment-      35,750Closing Costs-          7,150Taxes-                     3,600Insurance-               1,800Mrtg Pymt(30yr)-       994/moHELOC(closing costs)-75/mo(10yr amt)Rents(Minus 25% M/V/M) -1,965moWater-                         40/moPlow/Lawn Care         60/moCash Flow-      1,965-994(mortgage)=971-100(h2o/plow)=871-75(heloc)=796x12=$9,552Cash On Cash Return-$9,552/35,750= 26.7%

We have artificially inflated prices, in most of the areas with cash sales to out-of-state folks, or local cash buyers.

Would you want your neighbor to dump their garbage on your lawn?

Does anyone know if I must (by law) give notice to my tenants to do things like mow the lawn or clean out the gutters?

There is no guarantee that the next tenants will be better or get along better.Examples:Operation, Maintenance, Storage, Alterations to Premises: On a continuing basis, tenant agrees to: Keep premises in a clean, neat, and sanitary condition; no parking, storage, or accumulation of debris on lawn or yard.Not store non-operating vehicles, nor boats, RV’s, motor cycles, trailers, firearms, equipment, tools, hazardous materials, liquids, paints, fuels/oils or chemicals on premises without landlord/agent approval; no waterbeds

If you look at real wage growth, or lack thereof, it becomes obvious that this recent rising of real estate prices is a result of something other than real wage growth, which implies prices are artificially high again.

You may be able to offer cash for keys.Don't forget that the starting prices in online auctions are usually artificially low to attract bidders.

Mud season makes a sporty little car anow expensive lawn ornament.

In such cases, the veteran's 0% down purchasing power is indeed artificially constrained by the loan limits. 

Utility bills, taxes, insurance, lawn care, mortgage principle & interest