A couple questions on Multi-family

[Bud Dwyer]

I've been looking in Ohio to invest since Phoenix seems to be priced beyond getting any Cash Flow at this point.  

I guess my first question is why is Multifamily so cheap out here, but the rents are comparable to Phoenix?  I see buildings for less than $100k, some even cheaper than $50k while the rents are around $500-600/month.  These prices are on 3-4 units buildings as well.  It seems you can get a fixer upper fourplex here for $15k if you really wanted to.

What are the average water/sewer/trash bills for 3-4 unit buildings out here?  I pay around $275/month for my fourplexes in Phoenix.  If it "Depends," can someone at least give me a range to work with.

I know about the lead based paint rule set to go into effect in a few months, and will be scrutinizing any properties for it.

Thank you