I do have 401K & IRA, and REI is something I have been wanting to do.I know the fundamentals of buying a property (having bought and refinanced my house).I want to know how did you get started.

@Christopher HoseaTry one of these web links:https://www.propertyradar.com/...http://www.retran.net/https://www.countyrecordsresea...No, I'm not in any way affiliated with these company's..

Like others have said your two most important and fundamental factors will be your handyman and a housekeeper.

Any advice, documents or web pages that can get us pointed in the right direction would be great. 

This is a business with its own language, fundamentals and KPIs.

@Marcus CarrUntil this pandemic is over and when face to face meetup's begin again follow this web-link for the next real estate webinar interests you:https://www.meetup.com/topics/...At these meetup's there is usually a small breakout sessions where investors pitch there have's and want's as to what an investor is contemplating to invest in or if a investor is looking to with a JV partner..

What I like specifically about these markets is that they not only cash flow well but also have solid economic and demographic fundamentals with modern, diverse economies.

It also includes common forms that you can edit and use.Their web site is a free resource with links to your state law but I highly recommend the book for some of the practical advice they provide.

The best option would be do a web meeting with you and your partner to flesh out all the concerns and come up with a long term plan. 

It looks like, from the Providence web page about street parking permits, that there are some restrictions but it's not clear any of them would apply to your situation.I know that doesn't help for snow / parking bans of course but still, better some parking than no parking.If it truly is good student housing that implies it's close to one of the schools in the area (RIC or PC, I'm guessing).