The tenants messages are not threatening but they do show subtle signs of disrespect, the tenant has also mentioned signing a 5 year lease and is landscaping around the house for free because that is their profession.

Your underwriting on the deal can be relatively simple:GROSS MONTHLY RENT-Mortgage (PITI) -Utilities (power, water, gas)-Maintenance (landscaping, pool, pest control, etc)-Repairs + Capex (Assuming 10-20% of gross rents depending on age of property)+Additional income (Rubs, laundry, etc)=NET MONTHLY INCOME

Tell them you are doing pro bono landscaping work for your youtube channel.

The article--and the associated comments--provide a brief glimpse at the landscape and issues surrounding the Butte rental market.

I have a background in custom cabinet making and also a lot of landscaping experience and contacts in the area.  

Carpet was dirty and gross and exterior needed painted/landscaping.

I would assume it would be lower as expenses often paid for by a landlord on MFH such as landscape upkeep, sidewalks, water/sewer/garbage, etc are transferred directly to the renter in a single family dwelling??

I was able to attend the Open space conference in Denver and they are talking about changing that landscape so more people would move to Colorado.

They added an uneven facade (which you couldn't do due to roof line) , different colors, 2'x6" for privacy for each entrance and bamboo in front, as well as other landscaping. 

Also, the quality of landscaping on the lot.The topography/geography of the lot and surrounding area --for instance, is it on a majestic bluff overlooking the ocean with million-dollar views, or is it a flat lot overlooking a flat empty field?