Its a 1904 structure, in a hot summer, cold winter climate.

Milder climates and - if you are away from the coast - limited exposure to natural disasters also make the area long term attractive for investors and residents alike.

I'd be surprised if he allowed any disorder from the pets but I won't know until I look into it. 

I would venture that a warmer climate and an A class neighborhood (tenant maintenance reasons), a pool could potentially stay.  

Migration patterns people tend to want to live in warm climates and cost of living is pretty low as well.I can see local investors in Ohio investing heavily where they live.

Location takes into account many factors including: local economy, business climate, jobs, proximity to schools, quality of schools, crime, weather, neighborhood, walk-ability, drive-ability and the list goes on.The market is hot right now for multi-family, so someone selling a property knows there is high demand.

As I prepare my Maine rentals for winter - hiring a plow guy who will actually show up, finding the best deal for oil, making sure my tenants shut their storm windows, etc., I have to wonder if there's a better option...

@Amy A. sounds like there’s some special considerations I’ll have to keep in mind if I begin investing in the colder Maine climates!

I have a SFR that my tenant will be paying to heat (oil) and I'd like to update my Lease to reflect. Wondering how others handle this, do you fill the tank before they move in and require it to be full when they move ...

Rate vary by market and interest climate, but generally a CoCR of 10% or higher is considered pretty good.