I think you could get the material for a gabion wall that would be more attractive, not toxic, maybe create a garden area rather than grass that you have to mow.

We know that previous Bigger Pocket Forum Posts (Before 2021) have recommended:- iFundPhilly- Spring Garden Lending- PFCUBut this was before two interest increases.

Do you have proper venting for fresh air supply?

Or would I have to attempt and buy a second home, which I doubt would be possible while my first house has a fresh loan?

Then get rid of your tenant and the uncle so that you can start fresh and vet your next tenant properly. 

Four months later, this unit is freshly painted, well heated and cooled, improved with the addition of a washer, dryer and dishwasher, and fully furnished.I listed it on Furnished Finders for a monthly rate I felt a little guilty about.

He asked for a gardener to remove it which I think is a bad idea.TIA.

Fresh plants and flowers and attractive displayers can be shockingly expensive and if they want that level of attractiveness they need to pay for thatI’m sure others have better insight but hopefully that’s somewhat helpful

Then you start fresh and do it again because you still own the property. (: Me personally, I would advertize to people with marginal credit who can prove that the've paid rent for the last two years with no 30-60-90 lates.

LandscapingThe overall property needed new mulch for a fresh look, brushes trimmed and some removed, and new bushes/shrubs planted.