Since the weather in Chicagoland is nearly identical to MKE area, maybe 1 degree warmer average annual temp if that, I'd certainly assume that any property that has electric service also has a gas line running to it, unless you're in a rural area where they'll often have a big propane tank sitting outside someplace.

We couldn't resist listing it in the spring market before it was finished (tile was going in, etc), and when we didn't have offers, we weren't sure if the price was too high for the neighborhood or if people were just reluctant to offer on a house under construction.

More often than not the right path is the path of least resistance (for the investor).  

But not sure if tenant would resist and force a prolonged eviction process.  

Couldn't resist, lol  

I just sold a building in Westchester for $82,500 per unit and the building is a shell that needs electrical, plumbing, sprinklers, drywall and fire resistant stairs. 

I've not and am not buying now because I'm traveling, but I've heard about the town's growth on and off for a few years as well as Goodnight's backing of Chatham Park, a major project which it seems the locals resist because it will turn a small town into a bigger one. 

Borrower have some money in reserve to weather tough timesC.

But I can tell you that Ohio gets different weather than Minnesota.  

Corporates are definitely the path of most resistance.