We'll be outside on the patio. 

., could you manually trim the hedge and then put some kind of plastic dividing wall to keep the hedge from encroaching and force it to grow towards the neighbor's yard so you only have to trim it once in a while? 

A smaller plastic tube is in the creek allowing the water to flow through. 

I am in Florida a couple friends and I are wanting to start a plastic surgery center.

Mostly cosmetic fixes besides the AC, ducts, insulation, Aerator for well water and a big back patio of pavers.

Replacement house needs new windows, concrete steps, patio roof, backyard fence.

Originally this was our family home that we bought from a builder around 2005 and then took out a HELOC to do landscaping, air conditioning, blinds, patio, and other stuff that a new builder home needs. 

it would cost about zero to put a piece of something up to cover the gap. if it is a chain link fence you can zip tie a piece of plastic  - it would cost about $10.   

Often times 1 mo rent for new leases, 1/2 month rent for renewals.What is the condition of the HVAC, water heater, roof and gutters, patios/decks, fencing, etc?  

If tenants put meat products/plastic/trash into the compost it doesn't work.