Well you'd actually be netting more in the long run by doing so compared to putting it towards the home. 

There are many who will argue my methods and that's fine, it's worked very well for me and has been extremely rewarding in ways that cannot be compensated monetarily. 

Now if it's a lot of rain, yes, the root systems are compromised but that would be.... well at that point one would have to say God's sending a clear message, right. 

As I see it, the only ways that real estate pays you well in the first 3-5 years is low to no leverage or a strategy that requires more work (short term rental, mid term rental, rent by the room, etc.).  

(I'm already seeing this in the towns I am currently invested)I know this hasn't really answered your question but I've been doing this for almost 5 years and it's working out well for me.

I have people who will buy in areas that look not good at all but have great upside to be "pioneers" of an area as well.

New corporate tenant is working out really well.

There's of course North Myrtle Beach as well. 

They don't communicate well, don't take responsibility for their actions, do not clean or maintain homes well, and will shaft you when it's time to leave.Other than that, it's a pretty good system.

Well, at least it's much easier to gather 201 hours than 500 hours.