It seems like the shortest path to cash-flow with the less out of pocket expense. 

From that point forward, you can expense repairs and maintenance without capitalization. 

However, after accounting for long-term capital gains tax and other expenses, you would be left with $150k which is important to budget and account for.

Wanted to know if landscaping is a tax deductable expense in general and if it differs when one unit is owner occupied.

How much would you need to have in cash to cover expenses on your portfolio for 6 months.

So if your investing that full $200,000 getting that kind of return and you currently have almost no monthly expenses I would advise you to double down on what your doing and let it ride for as long as you can.

It's not your fault that the tenant has to vacate, so the tenant should have insurance to protect them against any additional expenses.

As you mentioned, that expense range is not super helpful. 

Deduct mortgage interest, property taxes, travel, and operational expenses.

I recently paid someone to do my roof and replace the carpet (~5k expense) on my short term rental in 2023, however he won't fill out the 1099-NEC.