This is a fascinating dynamic and creates an unpleasant tension between students and residents in many neighborhoods.I see big problems with these things on many levels.

Fascinating thread, guys, thank you.

What an great place to build new connections and meet some fascinating unique people!

I'm a 26 year old CPA that has been fascinated with real estate investing for years.

I am an agent in Annapolis, fascinated in all things REI. 

Commercial is fascinating to me and it makes me nervous but in a good way.

In my opinion, the higher price points in just about any city give investors the most flexibility to see appreciation that is actionable (meaning you could actually sell the house) and cash flow.Sorry for the long response, but I am always fascinated how we as investors can fall into traps of broadly labeling markets or ideas.  

There used to be a water line that ran through that closet to a spigot outside, which was probably redirected to pump water to the fascinating 1/2 bathroom downstairs (no, I did NOT do that).

My fascination with real estate has been low level but always there for a while I guess.

Fascinating question.