The safest bet is to try to get a variance from Union City. though clever, your combined unit lease agreement would likely cause trouble if ever scrutinized by the Tenants or the municipality. 

The 3 top markets all had/have poor initial cash flow.  

If you have poor parents or don't make enough money yourself if you are emancipated, the Pell Grant and a few other options can provide you with just about enough money to pay for books and tuition.

I think the outskirts are you best bets!

And that gave us a feeling of security that allowed us to take "riskier" bets.

Chase cash flow so that you can get infinite returns and you will be poor.  

To avoid partnership issues, 50/50 is likely your best bet.

She's an agent that works in that area and does a ton of work with out-of-state investors.I think NW Indiana is a great bet, it provides solid cash flow and continues to have Chicagoans flood that way to avoid taxes. 

i think the gift basket may be more beneficial to real estate agents to get referrals and possibly to get new tenants. i bet that was nice, i wouldn't forget that either!

You bet.