Fixing up a property and turning it into student housing is a smart move—steady demand and solid rental income.Great job!

Starting with one property is a smart way to learn the ropes, and as you grow, networking with local agents and other investors can be invaluable.

To avoid the risk management/insurance that comes with tenants' wood fire use:I'm thinking to seal the chimney cap on roof and run a cord putting an electric Infrared heater fireplace in there, so they can still open the glass and get heat and watch TV over the mantle, but can't burn anything or have any flame.

It keeps things professional while giving you room to grow your expertise.I admire your perspective on keeping your parents’ resources separate from your own—it’s smart to want to succeed on your own terms.

The grout between the tiles allows a run off of water and a gripping surface for your feet.3. if you’re smart, use durock on the walls too, right up to the ceiling.

Help your clients write smart offers based on #4.

I have one that is awesome and smart and specializes in Real Estate tax planning mostly because he is an investor as well so he is really good at what he does.  

Play it smart by aligning your investments with your goals, timing, and risk appetite.

But in smart buying, if someone has enough cash to pay cash for a property, they could easily stash a good chunk of that away to cover downed months and still leverage to increase the overall returns on their portfolio.

Starting with house hacking is a smart move, especially in a higher-cost area.