I put them in all my "old" houses (1900's) where insulation is minimal.http://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-King-30-ft-Automatic-Electric-Heat-Cable-Kit-HC30/100196471

I'm of the mind that cash flow is king but if your market is appreciating at a quick clip it might be worth buying the SFH.

Keep in mind your state usury laws and if the buyer is going to live in the property, I would suggest you avoid such an owner carry to avoid the new DF (Dodd Frank) laws and pitfalls that come with it.The question really is, what king of return can you get in another passive investment?

@Randy King I heard that from someone else, but I have not heard anything from HUD about that.

I've been writing offers for clients main in Spokane, Tri-Cities, Snohomish/King County and properties are being absorbed extremely quickly often times with multiple full price offers no finance contingency.

Let me know if I can help you scope out any properties you find in the Kings Tulare county areas.

I have a story I won't tell, but King Abdulla and I dated the same lady, I met her first :)Keep the rubber side down Easy Rider!

Now, I can solve many of our problems, but no one is willing to make me King!

@Randy King thanks so much for letting me know.  

I was stationed at NAS CC and lived at Kings Crossing over on Saratoga and Yorktown.