Now the University of Penn has a housing program for employees.

So with this basement conversion my home will become a 2 unit dwelling (being that I'm walking distance to the Brookland metro and CUA Catholic University of America) it should rent for $1300 - $1500 easy.  

Murchison Rd and the area surrounding Fayetteville State University tend be avoided by most, but I have found success even in those areas.

On top of that, you have one of the biggest and best universities in the world here with Ohio State University.

I am an accredited investor who has invested in 2 syndications and looking at a 3rd.

Hopefully things will improve when the new Universal Studios park opens up.

Personally, I began with small rental properties as a non-accredited investor while working as an engineer.

Cities with universities or hospitals tend to have consistent rental demand.

Are there universities, hospitals, large business districts in your desired markets? 

I have a single family home property near a university being renovated The current plan is a 5 bedroom 2 bath catered to students .