Find a brokerage that specializes in the investment space.

Also, you may want to look into a two family home and rent out part of the space of your new home under the FHA loan structure too. 

We gutted the interior down to the cinder blocks, re-designed the unit layout to fit a more modern lifestyle.

But most importantly, they do not need to be paid back.Funding Sources:Local Government/MunicipalitiesState GovernmentPrivate FoundationsFederal GovernmentFamily OfficesCorporationsWhen applying for a grant, ensure you have an understanding of the details such as eligibility, your project readiness, the purpose, funding amount, areas of funding, limitations and deadlines for the application.The prime candidates for a grant are 1) those developing a real estate project or physical space, 2) scaled non-profits and 3) certified non-minority owned businesses.Ensure you are able to provide the following documents before applying for the grant:Show site control through documentationA project description or business planConceptual drawings or renderings of the physical spaceProfessionally prepared budgets for the company and projectWhat does the grant application process look like?

While rates were near all time lows, we bought a home that we could reside in and rent out the backyard detached living garage space.

@Matt Huber I think you know your answer already Direct real estate ownership should compensate you appropriately why else be in the alternative space.  

For further reassurance, you could take their lease to a real estate lawyer and ask them to review it.Lastly, If you have any friends in the property management space, maybe you could buy their leases as well. 

It's user friendly, with a modern design.

I manage furnished rentals in North Dallas, Plano< Richardson-- but we rent out the whole space.

@Will Gaston I have to say this is one of the best threads on student rentals and I always try to send people to it when they ask about this space.