Grass isn't common so yard maintenance is super easy - "mature desert landscape" means dirt, rocks, and maybe some desert plants.4.

Show them the plumbing bill and tell them next one due to anything other than tp in line is on them....kitchen grease or food from not using supplied sink strainer, dirt from potting plants, tampons, you name it.

Planted trees, Blueberry bushes What was the outcome?

I love planting the flowers and tending to them.

Plant your feet and stay the course!

But inside, I would want to redo the common areas to update the look and could possibly bring in higher rents because of it, maybe an add'l 12% return on my $100k upgrades to update it in increased rents.Chase:More questions:Is there a separate boiler per building or a common heating plant for both buildings?  

If they moved before, they would have to pay back the down payment assistance.When you plant roots for that long, you're more likely to stay.

If its a higher end rental , remove the window and awning , reframe and make a plant window .  

Since you would be living close, I would stop by the property periodically to plant flowers, water plants, hang a bird feeder or add other small touches that make the property seem special. 

(This is why many aircraft, electronic, and other defense plants are leased rather than owned.)