Now from a practical perspective the promissory note gives you a piece of paper which defines the principal ergo the rest is interest...DOT just records her interest in the property so she has legal protection, but doesn't in any way impact taxation. 

I suggest that you read your contract with the property management company to see how its obligations are defined.

What actually defines the criteria for your plan goals?

One has to first define what a "deal" is.

@Matthew Cohen posting here and clearly defining your region and goals is a great way to start!

Tradesmen assess, define the scope of work, execute on a timeline first as well as a budget...  

There's also a difference between damage and "normal wear and tear" - and what is defined by "cleaning." 

I cannot find a definition of "garden services" in my lease and when I asked my landlord he indicated that all water is my responsibility regardless of if it's lawn/garden related, but it's not clearly defined in writing. 

Alright so doing the daily deal analysis and found this property, 230 Belle ave randomly on the tax assessors site, and was playing around with it, it seems like a nearly impossible place to pull off in my circumstances, so I am curious, how would you guys make this work, and I am curious under what outcomes do you define 'work'.

Yes, I have read the CC&Rs and it seems that we should actually share proportionally the cost to maintain it according to "use," although I am not sure how "use" is defined--I look at the wall; he uses the interior of it (on the other side...