In addition if landlord pays water and sewer even with no leaks there were increase in per usage costs from the utility companies that drove up cost per unit.

There are countless ways that you even broaching this subject with them can get you in warm water that can quickly become hot. 

It isn't the real thing and a water-downed version but may help some when searching for properties.

Discovered the magic elixir of Dawn dishwashing soap, vinegar, and water. 

Same thing for a water heater or leaky roof. 

During Covid, out of about 230 properties, five tenants moved out because they could not pay the rent.Five evictions in 15 years.The average annual maintenance cost is between $300 and $400, excluding the occasional water heater or air compressor.Below is a map showing where some of our client's properties are located and the green area is where we find the most conforming properties.

All of the "quick patch" types of seed are annual, meaning they won't come back and you'll be planting again next year.I'd also carve out a good section of yard and put down seeds for flowers that attract pollinators (bees and butterflies).Beyond that, I'd go with decorative water permeable bricks or stone.Good luck!

I’ve been reading the bigger pockets beginner book and I think I might’ve found my strategy’s to get my foot in the water with house hacking, lending money, and whole sailing (I think).

The last one was an unreported water leak (2nd one in the last year) that caused major mold and watery damage to all my kitchen cabinets.

The HOA fees are $500 a month and cover all outside extremities, water, sewer, and trash.