Through deal review and market research, I'm starting to narrow in on North Chicago (Lincoln Square, Lake View, Roscoe Village, Albany Park, North Center, Uptown, Andersonville, etc.) as an area to invest in LTR, given the great schools and amenities like parks, access to downtown, etc. Generally speaking, what do renters expect in this area? Do they expect that the landlord pays water, utilities, gas, etc.? Is that negotiated? Is it typical for LTRs to do x months locked in then month-to-month? Or month-to-month off the top? 

In general I'm noticing some great light rehab duplexes and triplexes in the area (less targeted to families, more for younger professionals) as well as SFRs geared toward families given the proximity to excellent schools in the area. If any existing investors can share their insights on what renters expect in the area, that would be great.