--172.59.xxx.xxx

It’s an entirely different clientele. You can’t compete for many of those clients. I have the same issue. I have beautiful units that start at $1000 less than the new buildings in one area. I have seen almost no crossover in over a decade. --162.204.xxx.xxx

Snow removal, mowing, cleaning gutters, etc. A lot of apartments offer gyms, pools, and all inclusive pricing. Even if they have to pay electric it doesn't cost much to heat/cool an apartment vs a single family home. --172.58.xx.xxx

They also have the perception that Big Apartment screens much more than small owners so the changes of having a crazy neighbor seems lower. Especially if small landlord owns a number of SFH on the same street or if SFH is in a C- or lower area. --5.180.xxx.xxx

At some point though, those folks get tired of apartment life and start looking for a SFH. --73.19.xxx.xx

My son envies me. He hates his house and the responsibility it entails. The constant upkeep. The yardwork. The appliance breakages. --73.216.xxx.xxx

I couldnt imagine living in an apt,i am out in the country,no noise,wildlife,farms etc no way for me. --38.248.xx.xx

Government subsidies unless it’s a bougie unit that people want to brag to their friends about much they overpay. --24.152.xxx.xx

Said the apt felt bigger. And they had family in the building. --198.168.xx.xxx

Niche housing --173.188.xx.xxx

Here many larger apartment complexes are all inclusive where pay rent where in smaller apartments, townhouses and houses pay for electricity, natural gas, water sewage charges. Some people like to live in brand new apartment complex as well. --216.110.xxx.xxx

Although I guess I have that trash routine if I want to tempt fate. I could just toss a bag on the floor and the spouse would take care of it, along with me shorty after I am sure. --47.227.xx.xxx

Plus here, unlike the beach, neighborhoods matter a lot!! You can go one mile down the road and have a multi-death shootout as happened the other night, or find a zombie on the corner, or, conversely, visit an art museum or gourmet grocery... --73.216.xxx.xxx

The swimming pool, hot tub, gym, sauna, social events and pool parties, gaming rooms, free wifi, free cable, trash service, a lawn you don't have to maintain, and tennis courts can have a certain alure to some folks. --99.64.xx.xx

Crackerjack maintenance guys too. Young, friendly, Johnny on the spot. --72.82.xx.xx

Crackerjack maintenance guys too. Young, friendly, Johnny on the spot. --72.82.xx.xx

Yes, it is tough to stand out from the crowd when the crowd is so full of noise. Management is not a passive sport --173.188.xx.xxx

WMH, what is a function room? --73.19.xxx.xx

Function room = large gathering space with a kitchenette and bathrooms that can be rented or reserved for events that might be too large for the individual apartment or condo. Examples: baby shower, Grandma's birthday celebration. Sometimes the space is open in the evening for residents in the building to socialize, play cards or board games. Other places keep it locked and available only by reservation. Some places there is a fee, other places no fee. Generally not available to the general public to rent, just residents of the complex. --72.135.xxx.xx

Thank you, Busy. --73.19.xxx.xx

I got a welcome gift here: some sort of beach blanket, a thing to open bottles, a chip clip, a (kind of nice) beach bag thing...Duh I just realized maybe these are all for the pool? --73.216.xxx.xxx

I got a welcome gift here: some sort of beach blanket, a thing to open bottles, a chip clip, a (kind of nice) beach bag thing...Duh I just realized maybe these are all for the pool? --73.216.xxx.xxx