One property has a tenant with his own lawn mower and the other has a 8 x 10 patch of grass and one tenant uses a manual mower to take care of it, and then we give a rent discount.  

Hopefully getting myself out of the rat race with minimal risks.Interested in renovation and flip projects as my passion is building design.

You are going to see at least repair costs for mowers, weed eaters, lawn seed, fertilizer, man hours billed for cuts, etc.I would add at least 15,000 in additional costs on the conservative side for landscaping related costs for a facility that big.

So after a few months of lurking, listening to the Podcast, and reading a couple of the recommended books, my way of thinking is now fully into getting me out of the rat race and into real estate investing.I am currently in "saving money" mode as I don't have ready funds to buy properties.  

Sacrifice to get out of the rat race @Erika Carter!

People are afraid of not having money so they go and get stuck in the "rat race".

Young/old people are just as much a protected class as anyone of race, sexual preference etc.

However, my mind is racing with the possibilities covered regarding all the different revenue streams!

I have a one page cover sheet I add to each application with check boxes to show that they have the "deal breaker criteria", a section to score the "nice to have" criteria, and a section to briefly explain my acceptance or rejection.Our Criteria: Complete applicationVerifiable rental historySufficient income/resources to pay rent and liveCredit report showing prior addresses consistent with application We do not deny housing for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, marital status, or familial status.We do deny housing to individuals:convicted of manufacturing or selling drugsconvicted of a crime the poses a threat to the property or neighborhood, including repeated disturbances, gambling, prostitution, violence, threats of violence, or rapewhere there is poor prior tenancy: evictions, violations, damage to rental property, poorly handled move outs, amounts are still owing to landlords or utilities.who misrepresent information on the rental application

@Curt SmithThank you for the comment, I understand eliminating the tenant paying for repairs and any type of so called service to the seller.I am meeting with 3 real estate attorneys over the next week and am waiting for a couple others to return calls.My goal is not to break any laws but merely get a deal so I can get out of the rat race and start building my empire.