Is to be saleable and relevant the home generally needs massive upgrades to make it modern.. your not going to get top dollar for a home thats been a rental for 15 years and is as is.. ( with the exception of high priced coastal markets ) .

The combination should help you develop new strategies (money applications), and how and where to apply these strategies.2 - You don't need money, at least your own money. 

I suspect I have had some luck combined with screening my tenants well.  

But if all you're doing is acting as a PM, that's all I'm willing to pay you for.No conventional lender is going to allow you to have a CLTV (combined LTV) of 100%.  

I appreciated that their pricing packages were customizable to what you need as a combination of their PM software, maintenance coordination, leasing services, and/or delinquency assistance.

Combine the 2 and you have a cash flow situation that would be real difficult to match on a new purchase.  

I am not sure what the status of it currently is — already capped, I imagine.So based on my current circumstances, and in alignment with your suggestion, I was thinking that the best option would be for me to continue to live in this condo, continue saving up, and then combine my savings + pull equity from this prop to invest in an affordable investment property when I can, ideally after a year or so.

This combination of knowledge, support, and enthusiasm can make you a valuable asset to experienced investors.

"Where and How" to find a solid team of experienced REI willing to share and combine big ideas? 

The price points combined with incredibly low interest rates compared to the amount charged for a student room rental in the city center was pretty appealing.