Miter cut corners and attached trim to mirror with caulk.

You could start saving and cutting your expenses aiming at arriving at that specific amount for a down payment on the day of purchase.

These are supposed to majorly drag down a properties value, but this is my 2nd highest priced comp on price per sq ft.

Cuts rates by about 2% points, from say 8 to 6. 

Nature can be a great asset, resist wholesale clear cutting!

I think it also cuts down on junk mail and junk text messages. :-) And it does give some structure for separating investing from personal.

I Have a hard time keeping the grass cut at my own house. 

There is a big location component in rentals, especially this segment and you can't fix that.   

@Brian Berry as others have pointed out, you cut corners to save a few dollars by DIY managing, now it may cost you thousands.Who have you lined up to access the property when needed?

Where the floor is cut to accommodate a stairway, the removed structure must be supported by a header and in a basement that header is usually supported by a post near the bottom of the stairway.