They offer privacy, a yard, the ability to park by your front door, and a sense of community.

Less parking, less privacy?

This also can offer you a level of anonymity and privacy by removing your personal name from public record on that property, if created correctly.

The problem most people face is they are not willing to sacrifice their privacy to get ahead quicker. 

You can tell the judge to keep written complaints confidential for protect tenant's privacy.

I've however reached barriers such as Ontario privacy laws so there' no leads to buy and the GTA market is not cash flow positive friendly and so its a harder market to get started in.

Fannie Mae has a 10 financed property rule that says once you have 10 financed properties, you are no longer eligible to get anymore properties financed via Fannie Mae.Most people want to hold properties in an LLC for reasons of separation and privacy and risk mitigation.

In Brooklyn for a 300sf backyard that was nicely finished with privacy screens outdoor furniture, BBQ etc...

The consumer will always need to be let into property and there will always be the need for sellers to maintain a level of privacy from the “consumer.”

My wife and I prefer a detached home for a little more privacy these days.