Even tree branches in most places are owned based on where they reside in the air or where they fall on the ground.

Won't trees get in the way. 

Do you boycott everything electronic because one of its founding inventors was a racist ("the fruit of the poisonous tree")?

Even if you don't complete this transaction, it would helpful to know if you could accomplish this in future and use this basic negotiation tactic to your benefit.I'm really big on spending more time sharpening my axe than chopping down trees, get better results and still have time for a nap.

I may be better of selling, paying some bills and looking for quick flips, the days of buy and hold won’t be back for some time I’m afraid.ChrisI doubt I’ll be selling the house, if I do sell the vacant lot I will cut down a lot more trees to maximize the view.

Nice, clean, lots of trees and privacy in a good school district.

Things like old trees (for permitting purposes), neighbors with loud dogs (for selling purposes), etc. 

It's not official but rumors around town are saying it was a Christmas tree that started the fire.

Dan,That is great to hear.I know another investor who gives each tenant one upgrade per year - a new stove, plants a tree, patio covering, etc.

Can screen in patio as my friend might give me his hot tub and this is florida so  lots of bugs, also previous owner loved plants/trees so very jungle looking in backyard this will be cleaned up by me.So basically my question is to raise rents by ~$250-300 which I know is possible in this area how much would you be willing to put in a place to achieve this?