If I disclose the evaluation metrics for the property, any real buyer will be able to understand the request, be able to make a rational offer and then walk the property with some insight as to what is what.

I wasn't sure if I was rationalizing that correctly.

However for improvements to prevent weed liens by cutting the grass can be argued as ‘money Spent’ and no cap in this scenario... just rational sense. i,e $5k to cut the grass on a 40’x110’ lot (w/or without structure might be questioned.

If you have a clear criteria and a potential deal fits the criteria, then there isn't any rational reason not to not go forward.

What kind of cash on cash returns would you consider a rational target?

I'm trying to rationalize keeping this.

I like to rationalize and work with people I like but I am trying to treat this as a business and simply liking someone is not a reason to do business.

I talked to my father and mother in law and heard their tales of World War 2 and rationing. 

The rational is the same as switching more stocks to bonds as you get older, you have a lower risk profile because you don't have the time to make it up.

With the AZ drought a pool could be in higher demand depending on any water rationing measures.