Regular landscaping/yard care (mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizer, weed control) will be provided by ____(check one)____ [   ] Landlord  [   ]  Tenant .For all Tenants:a.Tenant agrees to keep yards, walkways, patios and decks clear and to keep premises free of junk and debris.b.Tenant accepts liability for all landscape damage and/or replacement of such, if caused by neglect, abuse or lack of water.c.Tenant may plant the beds adjacent to their dwelling to their liking, but only with those plants that are of appropriate size and type for the beds.All plants brought or caused to be brought to the property by Tenant will be cared for by Tenant.d.Tenant agrees not to cut or prune trees, hedges and shrubs.This will be Landlord’s responsibility.e.Tenant agrees to properly dispose of all plant debris and agrees to not leave such on the property.f.Landlord will consider special Tenant requests for planting and removal of plants, shrubbery and trees, but reserves the right to determine the make-up of the landscaping.g.Tenant agrees not to grow marijuana on the premises, indoors or outdoors.For Tenants of single family homes only: a.Tenant agrees to mow, water, and keep the grass, lawn, flowers and shrubbery thereon in good order and condition, applying fertilizers and weed retardant as needed. b.If Tenant fails to keep the landscaping in good order and to follow these guidelines, Landlord reserves the right to hire a landscaping service at Tenant’s expense (after a 10-day notice to perform covenant).c.Landlord reserves the right to restore the landscaping to its initial condition, as it was at the time Tenant began occupancy, or if improved during Tenant’s occupancy, to the level of such improvement.

In addition, you're still going to need to meet the building code standards and might need a variance if you exceed the allowable FAR.Sadly, at least in our area "just framing in and dry wall isn't going to cut it.

Including cutting cost on repairs and utilities.

I recently graduated from college, so I am hoping to cut my teeth on investing soon, most likely with a  house hack.

He bought several rental properties in the LA area and quickly found out he wasn't cut out to be a landlord (he was too soft-hearted, believed every late-rent-sob-story, and wouldn't evict) but he wanted to maintain a close eye on his properties. 

Cut expenses down as low as possible and start building up some financial wherewithal.

If he says no or won’t split the cost or cut the price then you can decide what to do next.

Cutting the grass and well kept yards.

Pay more than everyone else, lol no other way to cut it than that. 

I recently did a house with it about 900 SF for $5/sf installed and that included quarter round and cutting in around kitchen cabinets, but the toilet & vanity were pulled.