Search around BP for more tips on creative financing; I'm thinking a sub2/ lease option combo would work here.

@Kenneth B. thanks for the tip!

I am thinking of doing it anyway next weekend... any thoughts or tips?

The landscaping and bushes were not trimmed as we gave to them when they moved in.

Any tips / advice for locating deals from people in the high end flipping arena?

However, I lived in a previous rental where the landlord paid half of the bill each month to ensure the landscaping was properly maintained (we simply told them what we paid each month and they reimbursed us half).There are a lot of ways to do it. 

Don't discount how important boots on the ground are to truly understand your target area(s), build your teams, and become familiar with the landscape.

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and if you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts."

If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessSeeya around!

Any advice, tips, suggestions and recommendations would be greatly appreciated!