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All Forum Posts by: William Wong

William Wong has started 20 posts and replied 62 times.

Post: Thinking of getting started in duplex investing - target market- students

William WongPosted
  • Investor
  • Ottawa, Ontario
  • Posts 63
  • Votes 4

Hello,

I was thinking of getting my start in real estate by purchasing a duplex and renting it out to students. There is a college town about two hours from where I  live. It is fairly small, only about 100,000 people and the University is the main source of direct/indirect employment.

I don't expect rapid increases in house prices but I do expect house prices to remain relatively stable.

I was wondering whether anyone has experience with student rentals. My main questions are the following:

1) What are the main things to look out for when renting out to students?

2) What were some of the mistakes you made and how might I be able to avoid them?

Thanks.

Post: Based out of Canada and interested in US Real Estate

William WongPosted
  • Investor
  • Ottawa, Ontario
  • Posts 63
  • Votes 4

Hi,

My name is William and I am from Canada. I was hoping to get some guidance on how Canadians can start investing in American Real Estate?

Is there anyone who has done this before?

Thanks.