I have a nice garden that's not too much to maintain, lots of rose bushes the tenants can cut and bring inside, flowering vines on the fence (and take care of any repairs/issues around the building - real "pride of ownership").

The last couple months I've been looking a lot into Westland, Garden City, and Redford and Redford does seem to be the most cash flow friendly for the most part.

I've instructed my gardener to cut the over growth away from the fence and that will make a dramatic difference as well.My neighboring landlord that called me out says he's going to double down to out do me.

My opinion.I'm reminded of the old story about the guy who has a garden in his back-yard with a patch of sweet-corn.

Here in Chicago many of the properties have "illegal garden units" that are considered grandfathered in.

NJ was once the "garden state" with tons of farms where it would have been easy for someone to try and raise adverse possession so that's probably why it is so long.

I recommend starting your research where you'd like to live - there are a couple of multi family listings like these: lakewood duplex & lakewood fourplexYou might find better returns in Hawaiian Gardens with listings like theseIf I were you I'd keep an eye on the MLS or redfin - and keep in mind that this is LA - most neighborhood blocks differ in terms of crime/quality of neighbors/rentersHave you tried getting the input of someone who is active in lakewood/downey?

Dothan first impressions: very beautiful Garden District, homes with lots of well developed yards and character... the city has an annual parade through through this area showcasing how beautiful the city is.."

Detroit is probably a Garden of Eden compared to Buffalo, NY.

Thus, either due to the fact that the seller has not had at least four previous contract-for-deed sales in the past year or because a lawyer or real estate broker or salesperson is representing the buyer, garden-variety sales will be exempt from the disclosure requirement.