The thing that got me thinking was that pricing for the rentals doesn't seem to be impacted by the inclusion of the washer/dryer and in my own experience, a number of applicants don't seem to care if they are provided, just that they have the capability. 

its good that your planning , dont stop, but i suggest spend your time steering the ship not plotting the course. start with a 3 or 4 unit if you can find a great deal and house hack then use equity to buy other 4 plexes if you do this over 5 years you can get 30 doors within your 10 fed loan limit

It would be a good idea for you to talk with the college housing people at the university from which you wish to draw to see what the capabilities of their students are with regard to rent. 

You never know enough.Define your objectives and capabilities first.Define your areaHow much income and down payment do you have.

Or has that ship sailed?

It's likely not the best way to make a lot of money, but I feel that it is better to do something within my current capabilities instead of getting over stretched beyond my limits and get into trouble.

I am grateful for the discussion we are having.You will never know what you are capable of, if you don't try!

Fake or not, there is nothing like me and my boobookittyfluf getting our game on watching yelling, crying to all the colors these rich people pick.PLEASE ENOUGH with the dang SHIP-LAP!

Curious if anyone in here has connections in the Lenoir, NC area? Even Hickory or Morganton would probably work.... I don't know many people there but have a few properties. Have worked and worked to develop some rela...

Bank loans, bank accounts, brokerage accounts, IRAs, 401ks, car loans, insurance companies, cruise ships, credit cards, ez pass, doctors and hospitals, drivers licenses, colleges, high schools, not to forget gun shops, google, ATT, Verizon, Comcast, Amazon, airlines, CIA, IRS, FBI, TSA, Homeland security, Target and Home Depot data breaches, security clearances, car dealerships, title companies, accountant, employers, landlords, credit bureaus, payroll companies, golf and tennis clubs, business clubs, volunteers at schools/churches, Russians and Chinese, etc. it’s more of a question as to who doesn’t have it as I see it.