I typically select the one with the most favorable rates and terms.  

You might also ask the question of why more home owners in Utah don't xeriscape either.The common application of weed barrier, wood chips and selected plants is problematic as well.  

The facts here are complicated and unique.

Know the market you select and it's best locations.My father has been buying and selling commercial real estate for about 45 years and he has taught me a little bit.  

I live in Aspen, CO so the selection of used items is likely better than some places, but there's probably nice used items to be found wherever. 

Professionally, I'm a qualified insurance broker, though outside of profession i'm an aspiring amateur jazz guitarist and muay thai fighter.Let's see what comes out of this crazy real estate dream:-Real estate goal: From scratch build a 1.5 million pound real estate portfolio in London (UK)  and England.Timeline : within the next 5 years.Strategy: A) Type- Multifamily units,  apartments B) Tactic- Buy and Hold, House Hacking C)Financing- Conventional mortgages, partnerships, private money As of now I'm currently seeking mentors and experienced investors (preferably local) to bounce ideas off and possibly partner with moving forward.I am also working on improving my ability to analyze and select good deals on a consistent basis.Look forward to interacting with you all in the near future,Many thanks,Mayo

If renting to college students is not your cup of tea, you will probably be able to find an older tenant to rent from you year round, but the selection pool is much more narrow. 

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

Both markets provide good #'s and both are very landlord friendly, which is something that gets left out when selecting markets.  

Let’s see WHO can help me and answer this UNIQUE question!!!!