If you’re not already using similar software, I’d highly recommend exploring these options—they can save you a lot of headaches down the road.

Highlighting features like “walking distance to top-rated schools” helped me attract renters even during slower months.Negotiate SmartlyWhile sticking to your legal rights is important, a pragmatic approach could save time and hassle.

This is not personal, but if a person cannot save money now real estate is the worst investment to get into as it is one of the most cost intensive businesses to be in.  

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Initially, this might seem like a great idea as you can maximize rental income by renting out bedrooms kind of like college student rentals.

@Eric BilderbackAgree with you, and to your point - if you buy something today that puts you in a stressed out position, you can't / shouldn't count on anything saving you - like a huge jump in rents or a big decrease in rates so can you refinance. 

Learning is great and having guidance can expedite and often saves unnecessary heartache. 

That immediate tax savings in the new property is better than the infinite tax deferral of the 1031 exchange.Some questions:1) why use an irrevocable trust?

2019 Goals: My last year in College- $10K in savings (Not Accomplished)- All A's (Not Accomplished)- Church every Sunday (Not Accomplished)- Read Bible every morning (Not Accomplished)- Read 20 minutes every day (Accomplished)- Go to Chilis 11 times only (Accomplished.

That said it is possible that you need to evaluate your stays and decide if it is worth taking shorter stays or sticking to some longer stays to reduce your time commitment and maximize the revenue for time invested.