The demands and expectations of landlords is much lower on the 4 unit or less, residential side.Second, insurance is much easier and cheaper on the residential side.  

Hi Denise - I am a SFH investor and Investor agent in Boise.Like any market - it is widely varied in demand and pricing within a very short proximity. 

Location could also come in to play, if there is a shortage of rentals of one variety or the other then you may find that the property in demand is the way to go. 

But, if you are in a sellers market (more buyers than sellers) and you have a house that would be in high demand, I would recommend trying to get market value for the property.

The buyers demanded that these additional items be repaired.

You have to know the area and make sure the demand is there.

The demand in my area seems to be at the 2k-4k sq ft range.

my sister had renter out a house for some time and she said it was an absolute headache and people would call her over stupid simple things at ridiculous times of the day and in her opinion she doesn't recommend it also I talked to a guy who's family owns a six unit apartment and he said the city made up a lie about the building having a slow leak somewhere and demanded $10.000 payment (weter bill) his opinion real he would not recommend real estate rental property.

The brewery is on track to be able to almost replace my "day-jobs" income within 2 to 3 years.The crux of my issue is that time is the new commodity which seems to be shortest in demand.

Hi Aaron - interestingly I find myself in a position where I have a demand to set something like that up here in Canada.