You said you supplement your income with speaking...but hey, if they are paying you in vegetables then more power to you.    

I grow my own vegetables, I recycle rainwater, my house I got solar all my light fixtures are on timers and use LED.

Cutting back vegetation etc.The home probably got more deferred maintenance, water damage evident even in this video.

Vegetation and Tree Removal are crucial especially for these lower end properties 

P.S we were quoted 2300 to remove overgrown vegetation along fenceline and trim the bushes in the front yard. 4000 to install a drain and the base of the exterior stairwell for drainage.

@David Alejandro Hernàndez  Privacy vegetation will make your property more attractive if you are on a main road or throughfair.

Accumulation of weeds, vegetation, junk, dead organic matter,debris, garbage, offal, rat harborages, stagnant water, combustible, materials, and similar materials or conditions on a premises constitutes fire, health or safetyhazards.Violation 2: Enter/Occupy Posted STRUNarrative/ Ordinance Description: No person shall enter or occupy the residence due to fire damage and hazardous conditions.Violation 3: Heating facilitiesNarrative/ Ordinance Description: No heating due to no power PG&E pulled the power.

My shakes usually have nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies, and protein powder.

A George Foreman grill a family pack of chicken breast and frozen vegetables go a long way. it has to become a priority that you are willing to forgo convienances for.

Fuel for the day: A bold dark roast coffee from Bulletproof and some protein from Pilgrims Jerky.