If this is a SFR, I would put in your lease that tenant is responsible, and if snow is not cleared x hours after y inches of snow, landlord will clear at a charge to tenant of $z, due in 5 days as Additional Rent.If this is a multi-family property, I would NEVER delegate this responsibility to one tenant that could put my other households in harm's way. 

The average household income for rocky mount is about 36k a year. 

Residents are paying for the convenience of a fully furnished household (with a handyman and cleaner) but typically treat it like a long term property while they live in it.Hopefully that's helpful.

Being exposed to the other side:I grew up in big cities for the most part and spent a lot of time around those who had significantly more than I did (two-parent households, ski trips, big houses, the newest car every two years).

If household size is similar for your unit and the tenant's unit, half of the bills should be fine.

Should something happen at the property that makes it inhabitable during repair you will be held responsible for housing tenant in a comparable area to accommodate all household members .

The prospective tenants household income will also have an impact.

If interest rates tick up a couple points, it'll put downward pressure on home prices in the short run which may allow more households to afford single family houses.

Thank you.Nick, depending on your AGI level, if your household qualifies as REP, or type of property, you might or might not be able to take the losses. 

Also, what is a good computer or online program to calculate and keep records of business financial and/ or household expenses Does anyone still use Quickbook or Quicken?