Hey @Joy Daniels, I read everything I can all the time.I read a few blogs that go over products and some design.

I recently attended a webinar, Master your Rentals: Save Money and Time with effective Self-management.  

Jeremy, I hope you don’t take this badly…..I noticed your posts don’t get much “traction” The reason is they read like slick marketing “puff” pieces you find posted on LinkedIn all the time, rather than personally engaged discussions, If you want significant engagement, just write something out, and don’t even “edit” it, just go with the first draft, giving the effect like a personal conversation with someone.  

That tells me the bigger issue might not be just the yard, but overall curb appeal or pricing.More Cost-Effective FixesInstead of a full sprinkler system, here are some budget-friendly ways to improve the yard without draining your wallet:•Fresh Mulch & Gravel: Super cheap, easy to DIY, and instantly makes the space look intentional, even if the grass isn’t perfect.

The ability to effectively self manage would depend on the scale you are trying to buy. 

Alternatively, you could draft a contract with a delayed execution date, stating that the agreement will officially go into effect once the rule is lifted.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

Keep in mind it is usually not cheap or 100% effective.

This would imply AA has an effective tax rate of ~3.5% for an investment property 

I share tons of free tips on my instagram @ericaoohdesigns and you can also check out my Bigger Pockets podcast episode (933: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-933) where I share my exact "Designing for Dollars" formula.