In my enthusiasm I already got involved in a thread, and realize, I haven't properly introduced myself:I am a home owner, accidental landlord on my first home, which is under water, but not deterred.  

MFs sometimes require extra costs (lawn care and snow removal) Also, depending on how the water meter is you might have an issue with too much use and not knowing who to blame.I would suggest looking at:Single Family vs.

It sits on 60 acres of land with 48 pads approved for the MHC. 17 of the pads have Private water, electric, and septic.

@Jose Hooker  @Nathan Waters @Max Tanenbaum @Lynn M.  

But my wife and I have decided that come hell or high water we are going to finally get into the real estate investing game.Our strategy will include looking at more reasonably priced out of state markets for long term buy and hold properties.

If not, contact a good attorney who can help you through the process before you deal with the buyer as there are usually required disclosures, whether you're working with an agent or not, that can get you in some hot water if you don't provide them before making an agreement with a buyer, and you'll need to have an accurate idea of fees involved to come up with a final price.  

., I've spoken with a rash of California investors the last 48 hours for some reason... must be something in the water over there.Welcome to the BiggerPockets world!

It's never fair in this instance someone will always use more power, water, turn the heat up higher or A/C colder than the others in the building.. 

One is not water front and the one that is water front is only a 2 bedroom.

My tenants are responsible and pay the water and they have not paid for three months.