Yard clean-up and landscaping

[Derrick U.]

I own a 20 unit complex in AZ. It sits on about 0.75-1 acres of land. It’s a class C and has minimal vegetation. Just gravel and rocks for landscaping.

Occasionally weeds sprout up from the gravel and rocks requiring removal. My tenants (or their neighbors) pets leave poop throughout the property causing a smell and disgusting curb-side appeal. Also the tenants (or their neighbors) leave junk (mattresses, chairs, tables, etc) out rather than placing it in the on-site dumpster.

What’s the most economical way of addressing these issues? Right now the cost is cutting into my cash flow ($1000/mo).

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Derrick U.:

Set up cameras and hold your renters accountable. Hire a weed spryer to treat the entire property with a product that kills all vegetation. It should last the entire year. If you're visiting the property once a month, pull the few weeds that manage to sprout (there are always some).