Quote from @Doug Davis: Yes, it can be cut off with a grinder, a Sawzall with the right blade, or other tools.

We have explored leasing tractors with a blade, but didn't get very far last year. 

Hang in there and keep crunching numbers and sharpening your blade.

-Wet cut; this requires different cutting blades.

Bryan,If real estate syndication is at the top of the mountain I am at the dirt at the longest root of the shortest blade of grass at it's foothill.

Otherwise, I've used a razor blade, with success, but it's treacherous territory as it is very easy, almost impossible not to, scratch the plastic.

You will need to nail down your labor costs for the actual construction as well, and include costs for nails, glue, saw blades, etc.Also, assume a 10-20% gc markup and project management costs.

Assigned Assessments:(if applicable)Assessment Charge: Refrigerator to be clean$75Range/Oven to be clean$75Bath/s to be clean$25 per fixturePainting of Woodwork fee$30/sq ftGarage to be cleaned out of trash & swept out$25Driveway to be clean of oil and debris$25-50Gutters to be cleaned (yearly)$75Yard to be mowed & trimmed properly including shrubs/bushes$50+Walks & drive to be clear of ice and snow$50All light fixtures are to have the proper sized working light bulbs$20/bulbRooms to be in good clean condition$75/per roomAttic Ventilation – Repair (per Care of Premises)$200+ minimumAll trash to be removed and hauled out (dumpster rental $200)$25 or at costAll keys to be returned$20/keyCarpet replacement$15 sq yardCarpets / floors to be professionally cleaned$75+Carpet / floor stain removal$15/stainBasic Labor Hourly rate for repairs$40 per personPlaster wall repairs ie nail holes and etc$25/hrDrain lines pluggedAt costWood floors scratches or repairs beyond wear and tear$50 or At costCeiling fans cleaned (blades and light fixtures)$40Items not covered$25 or at cost

Plus the loader with a scraper blade on the rear will dig out the drive in heavy snow .

Leverage is a double sided blade.