Therefore, you will want to confirm that the trust company allows for investing in an LLC and the associated fees and minimim balance that applies to the IRA account.2.

I’m wondering if the influx of newer apartment complexes near campus has shifted the supply and demand balance.

As a licensed contractor and real estate agent, I can review your estimates, ask the questions you might not know to ask, and help you make an informed decision that balances cost with quality.

This could be very difficult if you are going to self-manage, as you will be turning units every year and dealing with a lot of repairs.

Cash flow is important of course, but so is appreciation, so I want to ensure I have a balance of both.

On balance I have made way, way more money from appreciation that I ever did from cash flow.To me the most important consideration is to always have money or access to money, never be forced to sell.

If you do something that is too high end or bold compared to what is available in the neighborhood, the exit could be very difficult 

While rates for the new loan will be higher, keeping your existing loan intact on the remaining balance preserves that low-cost debt.Use the equity to purchase properties in higher cash-flow markets while retaining ownership of your Bend property.1031 Exchange:If you do sell, a 1031 exchange allows you to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds into like-kind properties.

I don't know how difficult of a task this would be, but suspect it would make for better quality forum content. 

First you have to face the local municipalities & will be extremely difficult to get the zoning approved.