Notice that even the backyard tree couldn't take it anymore.

There are an incredible array of native plants that can provide shade and wonderful colors - from annual wildflowers that will reseed on their own, to shrubs and trees!

It's not near any water and only has 1 tree in the front yard and 1 or 2 in the back.  

No I did have a 700 acre tree farm that we bought way back when got a offer from Stimson lumber a few years back and took the cash...

Also let tenant know the number to contact if there are service repairs needed or in case of an emergency (burst pipe, tree crashes through window, etc.)- Follow this up with a formal notice to increase of rent.

But he has a tree service there and would really like to find him beach front property and help him find a good deal.

One house had a tree “resting” on it–-which we had to remove with a crane.

However, if your home is located in proximity to deciduous trees, gutters have the potential to clog more often. 

Look a the decision tree:  If the bank will grant the loan asis, fait complete - - done deal. 

I would give a trusted neighbor the responsibility to  open the house so you wont have to rush and endanger people on the road if you are racing to the site to let him in.