Wouldn't a single family or multi family require landscaping, snow removal, lawn mowing?  

Using a tenant to maintain landscaping and handle snow removal seems like a no-brainer, but it actually has some serious problems.1.

Go up after a great snow day to Bretton Woods, Wildcat, Spruce Peak, Stratton and its all thick powder!

I eventually sold the house right before the polar vortex swooped in and stacked snow on the doorstep of every Ohio home and in retrospect I am thankful of that I divested.So what did I learn?

Purchase price: $345,000 Cash invested: $69,000 Fiance & I are looking for a place to move into before the wedding, but didn't break the bank because we weren't sure where the future would take us.Found this nice 1br, 1ba luxury townhouse on top of a garage & carport, and almost immediately put in an offer ~$4k below asking.Went the traditional 20% down route with a 3.75% fixed 30-year mortgage.COA/HOA dues are ~$250 but include all exterior maintenance (including snow) & water.Purchased essentially move-in ready.

The sewer/garbage/snow removal is estimated at $140 per month on each property.

We evaluate parks with this above the NOI, so as a buyer, this is an operational expense.You are missing snow removal, trash (this is a biggie), legal/accounting, and advertising.  

If possible, pull directly from the county records.Looks like you're planning $0 for utilities and snow/lawn.

They cut the grass, shovel the snow...

That attitude is usually what snow balls into tenants not being able to catch up and ultimately getting evicted.