Its not directly on the sidewalk and in no way bothers anyone (there's some grass and flowers in that area - it kinda happened because the previous investors didn't even realize its not a part of the houses' lot).the encroachment is pretty small (2') the problem is its the main house that is encroaching so I wont be able to change that unless I demolish the house.This is a cash deal - problem is I wont be able to sell it to an end buyer with financing, down the road if i choose to. ( financing wont be approved due to survey)So to my question - can I apply for an easement from the city and would they typically approve that or do I have no chance? 

I provide lawn care because it gives me another set of eyes on the property and I find that tenants do not cut the grass or keep the yard clean when they say they will. 

Would have skipped that and laid down grass instead.

Rents go up every renewal (I usually do 2 years at a time, if you don’t know you want to stay at least 2 years I don’t really want you.)Tile roofs, stucco siding, less than 20 year old houses, zero grass, no snow, low property taxes, no rental permits or inspections, no income tax.

Instead we have the economy completely stalled out, with the fed reserve printing money like crazy in hopes of keeping things afloat.

If the feds supplement by $600 per week, then it would be double what someone at minimum wage would make in a 40 hour a week job.  

The fancy investing is exciting and interesting...but bread and butter keeps you fed. 

@Andrew Cruickshank I have not had good experiences with Navy Fed, both when buyers make offers on my listings and when my buyers have come to me already committed to using them. 

Approval and criteria for FHA will be the exact same everywhere, that's determined by the feds, not the bank. 

Or put a 20% down payment and not have the capital now to invest in other properties for another 2 years.Also do you think the current market outlook with the fed and interest rates will negatively/positively affect me if I buy a home in the next 1-2 months?