The largest (by markey cap) single family home landlord/owner is American Homes 4 Rent.

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The largest of which has 10 rooms - he is currently renting 9 rooms in that house.  

I would say the largest issue is simply making sure you take account the differences finances and what you require of your tenants.

My systems of investing was called "Trial and Terror", my motivation was "Fear of Poverty".Now after 47 years of Trial and Terror, I still find myself learning about and perfecting unusual alternative financing and acquisition of properties and developing commercial real estate methods.We are developing two buildings on Charles Street now into, what might be, the largest Night Club in Baltimore.

Centre of Elgin recreation facility across the street from the library.

You have to listen and not recreate the wheel.

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My market is tough because the city is not that big and the next largest city is 6 hrs away.  

Taxes are generally your single largest line item expense which is why I don't like TX.