Thanks for the explanation @Dustin Cady, I went through the PACE program for both solar and landscaping.  

We added value by making a accent while in the living room, as well as refreshing all the furniture and decorations, painting the property, making a back door. back door out of the master bedroom because there was no way to get to the backyard without having to go through the side as well as some landscaping & new washer dryer.

That's my authority.The landscaping improvements were requested by you and approved by the owner.

Economic conditions, community developments, and market demands constantly reshape the landscape.

Just in maintenance, PM, and vacancy expenses the $1800 is mostly gone... not to mention landscaping, snow removal, insurance, prperty taxes, cap ex, etc...

The landscape is changing in that there are so many resources available and so much knowledge accessible by the click of a hyperlink.

If it is later in the project, and most of the money is spent, well that is where reserves come in (hopefully those aren't blown through).If you have more time than money, you go in and do work that you would prefer to have hired (i.e. cut new beds and put down mulch yourself versus paying the landscapers...).

I believe unless you see a use for it (having a landscaper keep mower in there, or other handyman stuff) do not spend the time and money; take it down. 

I also help other investors get started there with my team.It's a great market but you really need to understand the landscape and risks.

If you have been using expensive vendors, consider switching to more affordable service providers or negotiating bulk discounts for regular services like landscaping or repairs.