Do a drive by. Anywhere. Past anything.
You’ll notice that some properties are appealing. Others, well, revolting. It has everything to do with landscape appeal. And it applies to single-family homes, multi-family and commercial, although the application differs with each.
The first consideration when landscaping for investment property is ongoing maintenance. It’s different than planning your own backyard. If you’re planning a career in real estate investment, plan for the long game. You’ll want to create a landscape plan that’s low maintenance, because the more you grow your property holdings, the less time you’ll have to go around.
The elephant in the yard is usually overgrown or dead and damaged trees. Call Donovan Arborists. Be sure to remove the stumps…nothing’s attractive about that look.
Best bet for low maintenance is weed barrier and pea gravel or weed barrier and artificial turf. Artificial shrubs and trees eliminate watering and save water too.
If you’ve got square footage to spare at your multi-family property, consider an expansive stone patio where residents can gather…or just enjoy visually out their windows. It’s a favored amenity when picking between renting here or renting there.
Privacy fences around back yards lend a sense of security to tenants, of particular appeal in urban centers.
Take a look at some of our landscaping that retains it’s appeal for years…another consideration when owning and operating rental properties. The less you have to spend on maintenance means more in your pocket.
