I also avoid properties with any sorts of yard amenities or complex landscaping, including pools, fountains, fruit trees, etc.Construction Material: Most city blocks are built using similar construction materials, but there may be exceptions.

Being that I'm essentially a novice (having only recently acquired my 1st SFH and being on track to purchase a 2nd), I'm curious as to how you guys see the landscape of the rental market (particularly as it pertains to the "mom and pop" investors) being affected by investment companies like Blackstone (with others sure to follow) supposedly targeting rental homes?

We’ve put a lot of sweat equity into the house including landscaping, drywall work and new windows.

That includes bushes, small branches, weeds and keeping landscaping rock clear. - Standardized on paint color and brand using the highest quality paint.

I have a small HOA (under $200) - and that goes towards basics like roofs, siding, landscaping etc.

This was a slow, non-traditional flip that included installing new subfloors, tile, PEX, cabinets, sinks, faucets, windows, landscaping and wiring/outlets/switches/fixtures, studding new walls, refinishing the original hardwood floors and clawfoot tub I found at a salvage yard, building the master bath vanity from scrap wood, hanging drywall and beadboard, and turning an awkward landing/closet/powder room combo into a full bath. 

She says she went over there and try to talk to the neighbor  At first she refused to answer the door but once she finally opened it she said  "If you want me to keep my dog  out of your yard tell your landlord to fix the fence and then I'll try to keep my dog out of your yard"What the neighbor is referring to, its a divider fence  in between the two houses (town homes) the Landscaping slopes so there's a small Gap underneath one side of the fence.

There is no inflation at this point; like Japan, deflation is our biggest enemy (due too changing demographics, mainly). 

The place looks way better2) Replace windows3) landscaping at the property4) painting the trimAll in all, im probably looking at putting another 10-15k into the building before it's truly where I want it, but right now its doing pretty well.

We Possibly can get it at around $1.7-1.9M only needs touch up work like landscaping and some updating maybe $100k if that, but me and my partner we can't do one thing.. and that thing is we can't figure out how to find buyers with that kind of money.