Are there any unique circumstances or cultural considerations/preparations to know about?

They would qualify for the FHA backed 3.5% & VA 0% down payment. 75% of the gross appraised rent counts as qualifying income for the loan.Anyone from individual investors up to large investment groups will find that no other real estate investment offers such convenient diversity, safety, and relative liquidity with such an incredible return on investment.

It really is a great state with natural beauty and pockets of cultural richness.  

Hi - I'm looking to diversity my assets and increase my real estate portfolio.  

Granted the RR has been fairly consistent between 5-10% and even up to 15%, some neighborhoods have been more adamant to meet and negotiate deals (which I believe stems from the demographic, average age of the residential area, and simply the culture of the neighborhood) My skill sets and insight into print marketing has been key in building an emotional response, and thus providing qualified leads.

Ithaca is a beautiful city with a great culture.

It's local government might be behind the curve a bit, but the culture of the city is changing and becoming rather trendy.  

I am aware of the diverse expertise range in BP.  

Contractors are a many varied and diverse creature and you need to be diligent and thorough in your search for the one that fits with your plans and goals.

As far as my experience with managing student housing I myself have recently stayed on a college dormitory for a semester to immerse myself into the culture and to see exactly what the needs of the students their parents and the universities are, and how I can scale my business to meet that demand.