That is true for my area as well.My team and I decided to go off market, creating lists nobody else can get easily- tax delinquent, evictions, code violations, tall grass, no snow plowed etc.

It's a broad question, so I'll give you my experiences.Besides fire, you'll have tenants suing you for negligence, slips and falls, like not shoveling snow.

Water & sewer owner's typcially pay.We don't have to pay for snow removal in Detroit for 2-4 units, only 5+, but check Cleveland city ordinances about this.

Early spring is great to with all the spring skiing but once the snow melts the bugs and mud definitely make it a less desirable area haha.

Snow removal?

Again, really appreciate the information. especially the other options for snow birds! 

(Thank God the ice and snow has subsided)A little about myself. 

I found her husband's obituary - which listed his children, but I am having difficulty finding the children (who are most likely in their late 70's now). 

And last thing I can think of is lawn care and snow removal. 

With a multi unit building someone has to clear the sidewalks and driveways for snow removal, someone has to mow the grass, someone has to replace light bulbs and tend to anything else that's in the "common" area.