I plan on avoiding realtor just because the house will sell itself, its a real sought after area and the people who stopped at the house  (and my lawn crew) have mostly been local neighborhood people who've been there for a generation or two and have friends looking to be in the neighborhood. 

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.

Right now, things are being artificially held in check with the stop gaps the government is putting in place to keep the bottom from falling out.

Shop around.What about lawn care, snow removal, and admin/professional fees?

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.

You've only owned for one year so it's unlikely you've dealt with many applications, noise complaints, un-mowed lawns, pet violations, non-paying tenants, evictions, unauthorized tenants, hoarding, evictions, and other problems faced by Landlords.

Always include, even if you're planning to self-manage at first.What about water/sewer, lawn care, and professional/admin expenses?

I had an inspection that one of the items was the lawn. 

I'm looking to compare companies people in my area have used (Colorado Springs) for trees, shrubs, lawns, meadow's, xeriscape, ponds, etc.

Is there any common area that should be maintained such as a lawn?