And REOs are notorious for being non-assignable, so students most likely didn't assign to the company.I don't think there is any magic about the Ohio deals I looked at... older properties, low price because of extensive rehab required, REOs, property with high DOM, in the rust belt, ... leper properties.

@John Hidalgo  also since your title is about vacancy keep in mind if you rent the unit as one there tends to be a season that students look for rentals in.

I would be very interested in just getting to meet some investors that are quite a bit more seasoned than me and have experience and advice for what is to come and what they have gone through.

But both feature modulating compressor speeds so variable cooling which can save on electrical, again more so in the swing months.As you have heard the positive of ductless systems is that the refrigerant lines are smaller than ductwork so they are great for installation in much older building because there is less intrusion of the structure for installation.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

However, I've also seen feedback that eXp is best for seasoned agents (which I am not), and new agents may not get the support they need, unless they have a good sponsor.Any feedback or insights on selecting a brokerage from part-time agents would be extremely appreciated.

The high season highs aren't nearly as high, but the income is steady and reliable, and you also have more exit/pivot options. 

The only thing I would anticipate needing in terms of capital expenses in the next few years would be a new HVAC unit which is on the older side, but we have already budgeted for that and have a service contract with a company that manages our HVAC, water heater and oil tank.Am I crazy for thinking that a property management company would be an unnecessary expense in my case?

Quote from @John Laseter: Good morning all, Saturday afternoon a gentleman knocked on my door and produced a postcard that I had sent to his house offering to buy it.

We invest in the Indianapolis Indiana market and focus on properties around the $150,000 to $190,000 range that are older homes in good areas that have updated roof, HVAC, plumbing, windows and those type of higher cost items to make sure it has good bones.