That said, my wife and I live in Pittsburgh with a couple of cats, 5 chickens, and a garden we love to work in. 

The neighborhoods we've looked into so far have been mostly BedStuy, Crown Heights, Lefferts Gardens, Ditmas Park, Bay Ridge, Forest Hills, Sunnyside,and Woodside.

I am a landscape designer, with some indoor and outdoor lighting experience, and so I'm interested right now in Owner-occupied multi's that I can fix up and rent out, although I'm finding it hard to believe that I could ever apply this model in Los Angeles.

We are looking for a garden style 2/3 floor property.

Expenses can range from normal maintenance, crazy new ADA requirements, changes in elevator/fire safety requirements, pest control, indoor pool expenses etc.  

No storing of indoor furniture in the outdoors (common sense, but not always to tenants).

The development is a brand-new concept with a design and experience that will reflect the rich culture of the Choctaw people.The four-story, 202,000 square-foot development will include 100 hotel rooms, 600 slot machines, eight table games, several restaurants and bars, a pool, an outdoor venue with an amphitheater, beer garden and a family-friendly game zone.In addition to the resort, a 12,000 square-foot mercantile will adjoin the property offering a small market, convenient food options and a fuel station with 24 pumps.

Otherwise, the tenant may move the dogs indoors to avoid re-damaging the lawn, which would be far worse.

When I asked the agent what the expenses consisted of, he said gardener, maintenance/repair, electric, water. 

What are the other costs involved.The VERY rough numbers we have right now are:Land: 200kBuilding 50 units: 160kAverage rental for unit in area: about 100 to 120 a monthRight on a major HghwyRight across from a boat launch on a lakeUnits could be large enough for indoor and outdoor boat storage.What other questions or things should I consider here overall with storage units?