Do not look for short cuts.

@Travis Billings Honestly $2k probably isn't going to cut it.

I figure if he had no energy to shave, he certainly don't have the energy to mow.The property is located in an "A" area, almost 100% homeowners, all with beautifully manicured lawns, so even when my tenants cut the grass, it's not even or edged, and there's no spring and winter cleanup, it still stands out looking unkempt.

Pay for the removal and cut the $$$ price you pay for the building.

Under the new tax cuts and jobs act, the same income amount is now in a lower marginal bracket.

Hard money is expensive money and cuts into profits.

From research I've seen you cut your potential renter pool in half if you don't allow pets. 

A guy owed me wife some money and they only way he could pay it off was by agreeing to sell his SFR at a cut rate.

I am just trying to cut down on the bure BS that I am sending to the judge on this one. 

PS: Cutting an inch off the bottom of the cabinet is tempting, but not really a viable solution in this case.