Ditto for pools, nat falls/creeks, etc in absence of the topmost sellers like waterfront or 365/clifftop views.http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB108690570014334423However, after years of observing appraisers doing their thing, never noticed any stop to smell the roses let alone scope out a backyard or landscape aesthetics!  

-Kody,I'm currently assessing the market landscape to see what approach most appeals to me and aligns with my goals, but at the moment I would say that multifamilies, sfrs (later on) and definitely flipping seem of most interest to me.

Their are stating that the electrical usage for modern day renters, with all of their electronics, TVs, etc., surpasses the ability of a fuse system. 

I take checks but looking into electronic payment options.  

Account Closed I have the email with the note that has the borrower's electronic signature.

Jay Hassey , if you are looking for a well established landscaper for quotes or design/ideas contact me.

     Most of the folks out this way file their taxes with a profession as "landscaper" with the IRS, for purposes of qualifying for a loan, when they grow weed.  

But you're gonna have to pay for landscaping, college kids aren't cutting the grass.

That should give you pause.On the expenses, water is not 4x a SFR for a four plex - more like probably 2-2.5x because there's generally less landscaping per resident and the occupants per dwelling unit is generally less in an apt.And, your trash is way low.

.), however, a lot of the other information should be fairly east to obtain like the real estate taxes, insurance (call several brokers), landscaping/snow removal (call local investors to find out who they use).Your best bet is finding someone local to your market and speaking to them what will be a good deal.