I pay a gardener $30 per month to pull weeds so as you can see, its tight.  

@ Eric DrowilingI am looking for properties in rent-able friendly areas such as South Los Angeles, South Gate, Bell, Bell Gardens around that vicinity. 

Existing developed areas in that region include Winter Garden, Davenport and Clermont.

The 2 unit (water records may give me a garden unit, adding a third) was 65K, and it needs about 35K in work.I decided to do a member blog here:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/7622/47674-pre....  

We have a gardener/landscaper at our 8-plex every two weeks to mow, edge and trim.

For example, a garden center in Wilton, NY.

Neighborhoods such as Fitzgerald are being redone by the city with 167+ lots to be made into gardens, play areas, or revitalized lots.

But I can also tell you with 100% certainty that if you list something in the Triangle, Union Park Gardens, Cool Springs, (northern part) Little Italy, and of course Trolley and you're priced right.

Hey all,I am looking for recommendations for a reputable real estate agent to help me purchase 2/3 br single family homes in Downtown, Willow Glen or Rose Garden neighborhoods.

You can look into Buena Park, Some parts of Anaheim, Santa Ana, Garden Grove and San Clemente.