It really cuts down on problems.

Frankly, I wouldn't waste my time attempting to get a profitable asset from them.

Both of these options will cut into your ownership/equity, but at the end of the day you need them to complete the deal.

If they are responsible for cutting the grass, they are in violation of the lease.

Take if all for the price you are paying.I think mentoring groups tend to be a waste of money unless it is a reasonable fee like under $4k for the year.

Thus, my question -- is there anything out there at a medium to high level that just cuts to the chase and talks about such things and give tips and suggestions on best practices, do this before doing that etc ? 

My wife and I have been looking to buy a property for nearly 2-3 years but life always seems to come first (second daughter, etc.) and financial freedom...well...second...We are making it a goal to close on our first investment property before the EOY but I'm thinking more like closing before the start of Q3...put some more realistic pressure on myself.I've been WFH full time (risk management) since the pandemic and have taken on multiple "COVID" Projects...for example I killed off and "renovated" my entire front lawn into a golf course lawn (0.5 inches height of cut)...lots of factors come along with making that happen but a key to my success was...you guessed it...a lawn forum.I love meeting new people and making connections. 

Just to keep you from running down the wrong trail here.Environmental engineers do some tangentially related work to wetlands, but primarily focus on waste management, water management, soils/erosion management, public health (water/sewers), and environmental protections.

No sense in wasting time. 

If you want to boost cash flow by cutting down on insurance, just raise the deductibles.