For the SFH in the better neighbourhood, if the tenants have a lawn mower and want to do it, then let them with the caveat that if it is not done, they will be charged for it to be done. 

We've had expensive plantation blinds used as a chew toy, lawns ruined, doors replaced due to excessive scratching, and cat odor can get out of hand - some of these were found during routine inspections (and a few could have been prevented with more frequent inspections).We don't do pet deposits (deposit implies refundable) - we do nonrefundable pet fees and pet rent. 

Yeah, in theory, market rent may not have changed... but those prices are artificial.

If there is any work done on the exterior of the house that applies to both sides of the house(the entire property, like paying someone to mow the lawn or for gardening , etc) you are able to expense/capitalize half of that.

This will also mean more expenses (water/sewer, lawn care, etc.)

@Sami Gren call a new lender and see if they can match or beat your current rate, they might as interest rates have dropped recently, don't give yourself an artificial deadline to "keep your rate"  It takes as long as it takes to get the results and if they come back with contamination it can be very expensive to clean up.

But I expect that to change and be more defined.To give you an idea, one of the officials said mowing a lawn is essential to health and safety, but an elective landscaping project, is notSo I would GUESS< feta ING a non functioning furnace or hot water heater, or a roof with holes might be essential, remodeling your bathroom, or a house no one lives in may not be. 

It appears to mean a homeowner can't hire a lawn guy!

I have all the bills still, utilities, lawn, taxes, maintenance, etc...but no rental income....Here is the text in the SBA email...Dear Applicant,On March 29, 2020, following the passage of the CARES Act, the SBA provided small business owners and non-profits impacted by COVID-19 with the opportunity to obtain up to a $10,000 Advance on their Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.