Converting TownHouses into an apartment building?

[Bryan Hill]

I believe the Subject may be miss leading,

 I am paying alot of property taxes on 5 attached town houses that share a common single roof.  So taxes x 5 properties each year.... I tried a google search on this subject and there was a discussion about Rowhouses.  I'm not interested in turning them into this but the ability to absorb them into a single rental property has me a little curious if this could bring down the taxes from a multi town house to a more manageable figure.   Anything helps, if I'm not too clear on the concept or additional information is needed please ask.  I'd love to hear about this in more detail. 

Thanks friends and extended family at Bigger Pockets,

Bryan Hill