The appeal of student housing to rental investors lies in its ability to provide a steady income stream, especially in areas with high enrollment growth and limited new construction.Given your experience and the quality of your properties, you should find a receptive market among rental investors.

The only other options I can see are A) your mom partnering with you rather then selling the property to you - you become 50% owner and bring the funds and management to the rental while she provides the existing equity as her contribution; or B) your mom lending you the rehab cash out of her personal funds while also seller financing the house to you. 

It's a relationship game more than anything, so if you're building strong relationships with them and providing a consistent product, you'll be golden.

Assuming this is a clean file, with no exceptions required, most Underwriters take anywhere from 48-72 hours to review a loan and get CTC, or provide further conditions. 

At a 7% annual return, this could grow to $908K after 10 years, providing immediate liquidity and diversification.Alternatively, holding the property could yield $825K net equity after taxes in 10 years, assuming a $900K sale, with the potential to defer taxes via a 1031 exchange if reinvested into another property.

I work for an investment brokerage that specializes in acquiring and selling great real estate investment opportunities.

Another one I wish I had taken earlier was to get involved with a boutique or specialized commercial broker. 

Quotes from successful former “students” providing their first name and last initial only 8.

I'm a investor, flipper and property management company owner who specializes in central CT.  

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