My concerns with selecting a servicer are the following: customer service, access to funds, access to education materials so I can learn how to stay away from prohibited transactions.

High demand in those locations pushes rents and prices consistently higher year over year, access to commuting and metro reduces vacancy, much more demand for room rentals south of 200. 

This is what I could find out from its listing:Type & styleHome type: SingleFamilyArchitectural style: Cabin,Log,Chalet,TraditionalProperty subtype: Residential, Cabin, Single Family ResidenceMaterialsStucco, Log, Block, Frame, Brick

I know plenty of investors who will happily pay one of the many firms out there who help place equity so they can focus on their core competency which is running their real estate business (me being one of who would gladly pay a fee so for access to equity and the ability to focus on what I do best as a developer).

I am a real estate broker and have access to market data for valuations.

Then, if the property doesn't go on the auction block until 2017, in addition to what you pay for at the auction, you will also need to pay for taxes for 2014, 2015,2016, and 2017 when they are due.  

The city approved rental license inspector essentially just tested to make sure there was access to hot water, access to heat, no unsafe conditions like exposed electric wiring, CO/smoke detectors present/functional, fire extinguishers present/not expired, etc.

You don't get actual access to the card... you get access to the boost it gives your credit by being listed as an authorized user.  

@John Fields if seller will agree to escrow agreement of 2x the estimated repair costs in escrow and state clearly how you access those funds, that may work if your lender allows.

Consider properties within walking distance or with easy access to public transportation.Safety: Neighborhood safety is a priority for both students and their parents.