You should work for a click bait maker!

Heating costs go up in winter, as does electric due to the reduced natural light and people being indoors more.

That's a LOT of questions in 1 post...So some basics... single family homes tend to appreciate faster than multifamily homes... simply a larger pool of buyers out there for them.Single family homes will rent higher than multifamily homes (due to privacy and space)... and many believe they have longer occupancies as well.Single family homes generally cost more to make rent ready as they are larger which can be a negative if your turnover is too high (I've heard rumors of needing to stay 3 years or more to come out ahead).Multifamily homes tend to generate more total income for the same size/cost.Multifamily homes have the benefit of multiple revenue streams (1 unit empty, no prob!  

Compassion...decisions affecting others, being a difference maker!

Than I come in as they are looking to sell it and had the joy of letting them know out-door sprinkler line is NOT allowable as in-door water line!   

@Okey Lawrence  TREIA, Triangle Deal Maker Sessions, and a monthly Bigger Pockets get-together --that's a good combo of ways to cross paths with other investors in the area.

I wouldn't even call him heartless, but rather a bad business person and bad decision maker.

(My policy is $765 a year for my 3BR)COA Fee: $209/moPOA Fee: ($1,500/yr) = $125/moGolf Fee: ($700/yr) = $58/moUtilities: $166(About $2000/yr for water/sewer/electric, there is no gas in Branson because of the lakes)Cleaning Fee: $333 (Assuming 40 bookings a year at $100/clean for 2br is $4000 )Internet: $60Misc: $125 (270 a month is a bit high, I think realistically half that is achievable with about $1500/yr, The majority of the condo maintenance is being taken care of through the COA fees)Total Expenses: $2658/moTotal Revenue: Pointe Royale has some of the strongest occupancy in Branson with 55-70% occupancy because of the amenities that are open year-round like the indoor pool, plus outdoor pools,  clubhouse, fishing, golf course, etc.

Currently I can't make rent numbers work for places around here while getting a loan for purchasing. 

Found a 4 unit that needs work and would be great money maker.