I'd like to plant grass back there and turn it into a real yard.

We also pay $100.00 once a year to have an annual trimming done on the trees.When you scale it makes much more sense just to strip everything down and lose the curb appeal, when we go to sell a property we install all new "pretty" plants and have the landscape look brand new for marketing.

"The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago.

                                                   $26,542.89Annual Expenses Sewer $913.47RE Taxes $5,630.34Insurance $922.74Common area expenses -allocated Parking lot lights, MAINTENACE & repair $301.26Snow Removal $899.81Landscaping and plant care $360.18Trash $613.89Total $9641.68NOI $16,900How can I get more accurate information?

Stefan:The GTA is the second frothiest market in the country at the moment - it will be a tough place to plant your flag as a wholesaler.  

If your tenants work in factories that move to mexico, who's going to replace these folks.We are seeing 1970's style economy and they weren't outsourced then, Now the plants are moveing to mexico with no sign of recovery?

The upfront money and monthly fees are well worth never having a call from the water testing company that the well is no good or the sewer plant needs to be redone.

I don't know where the saying came from, but"The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago.

Not sure if you're looking for employment in a similar field, but I know a chemist from a local plant that may be a lead for you.

@Chris Heeren, how has the GM plant closing affected your market?