There is no tree question on the form

I've had concrete/framing crews cut down trees for a 24-pack of beer and caulk hardie slats,eaves,fascia and trim on an entire exterior for $100.00.  

I was brainstorming and couldn't really see a solution besides maybe planting a tree to try to cover up the tallest shed. 

Most who get into real estate investing (or operating) chase low hanging fruit from the tree, they don't really care to know why the tree is there, how it grew, how it produces the fruit, what direction the limbs will grow or to understand that everything comes from the roots. 

We had to plant 3 trees on the sidewalk (added cost of 2.5K)4.

It is easy to lose sight of the forest through the trees when someone does us wrong.

Or, you know, tell me I'm barking up the wrong tree or something. 

However in SC you can hole up towards Big Basin and live among the majestic redwood trees and be quite rural without minus 20 degree weather.we also have to keep in mind with such small populations in some of these states  500 people move in and its a massive % gain.kind of like Bend/Redmond Oregon area.. lots of folks moving in number one % wise in the US  but that's because the base population is so low to start with.. 

At the site visit, I checked out the bluff and noticed a huge tree that looked like it had recently fallen into the lake.

This is an interesting one, and I think I see what you're getting at - the relationship and trust you have with a specific lender is likely more influential than small differences in rates between various lenders.Your replies have really helped me to reflect on why we haven't gotten started yet, and I think it boils down to fear and not being able to see the forest for the trees.