All Forum Posts by: Austin Whitcomb

@Dakoda

Luckily I have quite a few connections in Frostburg that would be more than willing to keep an eye on my properties or swing by if necessary. Unfortunately, none of them have real estate experience, and since I am very new to this I am hesitant to have a property 2.5 hours away as my first investment. 

The friend lives in the same area as I do, is a new real estate agent and was the one that got me into learning more about Real Estate Investment.

My plan as of now is to try to get more experience, hopefully more local for now and see how this whole pandemic wrap up affects the market and colleges. What are your takes on how/if student rentals will be affected by online learning?

Thanks!

@Will Thanks so much for the link! I got a lot of great info from that thread. 

I have some experience in managing people who are my age and older so I totally understand the respect factor. I've learned that you have to show respect to earn it.

Luckily I do know how they act and what to expect. But I also have seen somethings as a college student that makes me weary of renting to college students.

Thanks again!

Good Morning!

I have been looking into buying a possible rental in Frostburg, MD which is home to Frostburg State University. I graduated from there in 2017 and many students, including myself, lived in off campus housing. I wanted to get some opinions on a few things;

• Renting to students in a college town (as first rental experience)
  
• Buying first rental 2.5 hours away from where you live
• Any experience renting in Frostburg or a similar small college town
• Buying a rental with a partner who is also a good friend

Feel free to share any experiences, good or bad, that you may think would be helpful.

Thanks! And Happy Holidays!

@Jon Kessler thanks so much for your feedback! Networking seems to be the way to go. Other than BP do you have any other ways you have increased your network in Baltimore?

@Marlen Weber thanks! I’m sure it’ll be a fun ride

Hello! My name is Austin and I am new to the Bigger Pockets community. I am looking to invest in my first househack in the Baltimore area (city or county). I am in the process of saving for a down payment while working full time at a local hospital. I would greatly appreciate any references, tricks, tips, etc on how to get started! Thanks in advance!