It's like selling snow to Eskimos.

Its easier to see if they are vacant in winter. 3-4 days after a decent snow,,,see how many of them still have zero tracks in driveway and up to front door.

This afternoon, I was enjoying this snow day in Chicago by reading over the Bigger Pockets Forums.

I plan to attending these but my day job keeps getting in the way.Also some really good news... its supposed to snow again this weekend!

Each apartment goes for $700 a month and the tenets pay all utilities and law and snow removal.

Other than the people who can't drive in the snow it's a great city.

A sfh would have expenses for lawn mowing, snow removal and then the major expenses like roof replacement etc, none of which I have to worry about. 

In the winter the snow melting off the roof would run into the gutter and probably freeze on contact with the filter material.

The plumbing for 4 unit might cost $6,000-$8,000 for per unit cost of $1,500-$2,000.3) One siding/exterior to replace/maintain vs. 4 for SFHs4) Taxes for 4 SFHs combined will be less than taxes for 4 unit (at least in my area)5) One tangible asset to manage vs 4Benefits of investing in 4 SFHs1) Tenants responsible for all utilities2) Tenants responsible for lawn maintenance and snow removal3) Generally, tenants tend to stay longer in a SFH vs an apartment4) More exit options vs 4 unit.

Get a west Facing Home (if you get snow) that way your driveway snow and ice melts (other people on our street have it freeze!