Louis investors,I've got a 4-family property under contract in University City area of St.

Or is there another factor (besides proximity) that needs to be considered before a university can be considered a major university and economic anchor?

An economic anchor is something that supports the local economy and is not going anywhere even during an economic downturn.Question: Hypothetically speaking, if the average commute to work of residents who live in a desired market is 25 minutes and a major university or hospital is 23 minutes away, but is located in the next town over... can the hospital or university still be considered an economic anchor?

I think returns can, for the most part be universal....However, expected returns will differ even between states so I'd guess that's probably where most of the differences will come in to play....Also, the laws of the country you're investing in.Many books are more focused towards mindset. 

I got out a few years ago and continued with my education and I am currently attending college at the University of Hawaii and will graduate in December this year with a Business Management degree.

and yes, it's in Fayetteville, and he works at the University, which makes it weirder since houses here sell or rent pretty well. 

Good luck @Willie Smith I am a East Carolina University alumi from North carolina currently in Austin texas.

. - Lot more inventory to work with (flexibility)- I see many affordable homes 150k-250k range and multi unit homes around 250-400k range- Thinking of buying between or near UNLV university/ main strip so I have faculties, staff, students from the universities as well as employees from the casino/hotel- Property Tax is cheaper (but can be a con in other states).Con & other inputs: - I feel like Las Vegas have short term residence more than long term residence (most of the properties seems to be owners who are not purchasing to live but to use it as vacation home or short/long term rentals.... so many properties can be vacant and potentially allow squatters/long eviction process)- Nevada law require a "responsible" person aka landlord/property management within 60 miles - Distance (I like to buy my properties locally because I can stop by or fix something if needed either by myself or contractors that I work with/familiar with- Property Management fees since long distance - Finding a property management company that is reliable and trustworthy. - Unfamiliarity with the area/surroundings- Lower Rent compared to CA but I know I can't compare apples and Oranges (But I don't want to invest just to break even)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tax questions ***Some state does not have tax on income(?)

Hey All, My name is Eddie Gonnella and I'm originally from Old Town, Maine right next door to the University of Maine where I studied Civil Engineering and lived for 4 years in Orono.

Here’s a deal in WACO that i want to place an offer:CLASS - C/C+Units - 14 + duplex = 16Mix - 2 BED 1 Bath Rents = 575 averageCap rate 9.2 % actual (Or So they say)Previous owners bought it for $545k List price = $680KAll bills paid communityTotal operating expenses -$55kNOI = $62KCash flow is around $2.4K / month100% occupied with rent roll6mins from a a good university Numbers check out on paper, value add opportunity is also there.