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Results (271)
Vivek Mattur Does trees/plants/shrubs in backyard add/reduce value of home
6 July 2020 | 4 replies

Does have trees, plants, , shrubs in the backyard reduce value to the property due to higher maintenance and less usable space compared to same size backyard with just a lawn in it? Also, does have an additional side ...

Nick S. Landscaping front yard suggestions please! Sfr
31 May 2021 | 15 replies

Above picture is the after

Above picture is the beforeI bought a small sfr pictured above in which I prioritized rehabbing the inside first so it’s livable, which took a couple months but now complete. I recently...

Natalie Kolodij Returning yard in professionally landscaped condition?
27 March 2017 | 8 replies

Looking for some feedback....Our prior rental house we just vacated  was fully professionally landscaped prior to us moving in because it was listed for sale. When they couldn't sell they decided to rent the property....

Carl Gayed Lawn Grass burnet, tenant didn't report
11 June 2021 | 11 replies

I gave my tenant instructions to download the sprinkler system app and to adjust the watering. After 5 months we pass by and the lawn grass is all burnet. Seems tenant never did and never reported any damage happening...

Luis A. Landscaping Choices on a Budget
1 December 2009 | 4 replies

I am looking for some ideas on improving the curb appeal of this property. First of all it's a rehab that will be going on sale soon:

I am considering what to do with both paint and landscaping. First i am planni...

Greg Mayer recommendations for yard maintenance
22 March 2018 | 2 replies

Hi BP community!Another newbie landlord question :)My wife and I are purchasing a duplex in Atlanta, GA. One side of the duplex has tenants that might stay after we close, the other side is vacant. We're moving into t...

Mike D. Snow and lawn care for Single Family Homes
14 May 2020 | 7 replies

How do most of you handle snow and lawn care in single family homes? Do you make the tenant do it, do it yourself or hire it out? I am renting a house for $1200 and the lease says nothing about lawn and snow. Im guess...

Amy Lemaistre Contractors doing work without approval and then charging for it
1 July 2024 | 7 replies

My contractor had a landscaper mow the lawn and trim the shrubs  on a house we are working. He did this without my consent or acknowledgment. He then put a charge on his estimate for $250 for this work.  Is this allow...

Kelly G. How do you handle water bill and landscape maintenance?
6 January 2015 | 1 reply

Greetings;I am curious how other LLs handle watering costs for maintaining landscaping.  I have offered my tenants a set amount each month they can deduct from the rent for costs of water to keep landscaping (trees, s...

Scotty McNaughton Idea back yard for 2 bed, 1 bath duplex
30 December 2018 | 1 reply

We have a duplex that sits on two lots.. the back yard, that is basically the second lot, is fenced in and shared at this time.I want to separate the back yard area and make a small privacy section for each side. Wha...