All Forum Posts by: Ben Barelman

I heard of new CD’s that you can withdraw your money at any time. The interest rate was about 1%.

I think you should be able to find a deal where your rental income can cover your mortgage payments as well as utilities easily. At least I was able to a year ago. 

Mike, Welcome! I am a current student at the university as well. I recently bought a house near east campus that I am living in and renting out.

I have a similar issue in Lincoln where my neighbor asked me to trim a branch that hangs over her drive way. I'm not totally sure but I think that they have the right to cut the tree to the property line. I'm not sure who is liable for damages.

Welcome to bp. It's nice to see other young people in Lincoln!

@Emily Wu Lots of students head downtown on weekends and for recreation/socializing. As far as new housing projects, The university is building new housing set to open next fall on East Campus and there are many brand new apartment buildings that have been built on the edges of both campuses. I think students are willing to live in a house if it is cheaper or offers alternative convenience. The convenience could include close parking, privacy, maybe location, etc.

@Emily Wu I don't know how familiar you are with the University, but East campus is home of the Colleges of Agriculture, Dentistry, and Law. All of the other programs are on the main "City" campus (downtown). So it depends on what each student is studying as far as which campus they prefer to live near. But there are bus routes running between them, so I think any house near the bus routes are good locations. 

From what I have seen, houses usually rent for about 300-350 per room. As a student at the University, I think that there is strong demand for off campus housing.

Ned Carey Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the welcomes. I have heard about the meeting and I plan to attend!