As of today, my immediate actions to move forward are to propose an offer on a multi-family property, close, furnish and landscape with the goal of short-term rental income.Looking forward to connecting!

I've done construction myself as well (rehabs, concrete, landscaping, framing, etc.), so I know what matters most to investors.

We pay $75/month for landscaping.

There many things you need to know ideally before you make an offer.Your first thing and not necessarily be the most important is the first impression when you drive like the building(s) and the landscaping, is it's location good for your tenants, the mix of the floor plans, can you add any value, Make sure when looking at the income and expense records that you looking at actual financial statements.Are there any nearby schools and are there there any nearby amenities and what type of the parking is available to the tenants, how any nearby apartment locations and what, if any, are they doing to attract prospects, look at all units and do not let the current owner trying to get you  not to do that, how does the current rental rates being collected near the market average, does it need any capital repairs or rehab right away,does it have a positive cash flow now, is it being properly managed by property management, and is there any nearby retail development and do its match your target market.

With a Multi-family, it would be unconventional for anyone other than the owner to be in charge of the landscaping, but many owners do provide a curb-side trash service as either an amenity or an additional charge. 

If there is no major problems...will 30k work for new flooring, outside and inside paint, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, kitchen, bathroom, appliances, fixures, landscaping, and staging?

Looking for recommendations for a General Contractor  / Landscaper who can help me update the exterior of my South Los Angeles property.

Washington) We are looking for contractors who can do light renovation and we are also looking for specialized contractors: Wrought Iron handrails, AC installers, Concrete, Landscaping and Landscaping Maintenance.

@Bryan Martin - You also need to find out if the units are metered separately or is it master metered and if the owner (potentially you in the future) responsible for any of the expenses as far as the utilities are concerned i.e. electric, gas, water, sewer and trash/dumpsterWith a quad also make sure to get all the expenses (that are applicable) for common area like lighting, sec sys, landscaping, snow removal etc.

When you find yourself in that landscape, its best to back away and pursue those things that can't be questioned regarding what might be considered as an ethical violation.