So Ive had my first Covid-19 related event happen, One of my tenants had her hours cut at work and had her roomate loose her job so she cannot make rent anymore.

I believe it was in the fall, when you don't really need to cut grass too frequently, but either way, property failed. 

I have some trees that I need to get trimmed, possibly cut down. 

It might be an easier place to cut your teeth than SD, OC or LA (in terms of initial outlay) or out of state (in terms of access).

Use a FHA loan to buy a 2-4 unit and you'll be on the path of real estate investing with 1-3 other units fueling you through finances and experience.Beside that I would highly recommend adding some value to a local flipper, wholesaler, agent, or anyone else in the space from whom you could learn. 

When I left there in 2005, the City was reducing the number of lawns, cutting back on vegetation that required watering, and I believe they even drained Desert Shores for a while.

We’ll be DIYing all reno’s on the interior to cut costs but we’d prefer to have professionals do the exterior.Thanks a bunch!

One was they had too many deals going and didn't want to spend the time one so they decided to just "cut their losses" and sell it as is. 

Obviously all of these weeds will be cut and I'll do a bit of landscaping here.Backyard has old stones and logs that will be apart of my junkyard removal.Huge tree trunk which may have to be there for a while.

It's expensive to get started and it's a difficult place to cut your teeth due to laws that tend to favor tenants over landlords.