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Itay Heled Anyone use Furnished finder leads of individuals for an entire house?
16 December 2024 | 18 replies
Furnished Finder does make it tricky since you need separate profiles for each room, but platforms like Apartments.com or Airbnb might work better if you're aiming for full-house rentals or structured by-the-room arrangements.If you decide to rent to multiple individuals:Tenant Screening: Screen each tenant thoroughly to ensure they’re reliable and responsible.Clear Communication: Introduce potential tenants to one another Detailed Agreements: Use separate leases for each tenant and specify shared vs. private spaces, utilities, and maintenance responsibilities.House Rules: Create clear, written house rules to prevent misunderstandings.Inventory Tracking: Document everything in the home (furniture, appliances, etc.) to avoid disputes about damage or missing items.Also, market your property with its flexibility in mind—like proximity to hospitals for traveling nurses or universities for graduate students.
John Tomassacci Multi Family in Dunmore, PA
10 December 2024 | 10 replies
I have a mix of students and families.  
Roberto Kattan Buying investment property in Rochester NY
3 December 2024 | 40 replies
They’re fully renovated and rented to U of R and RIT college students and grad students.  
Benoy Varghese Taking over property with Tenants
6 December 2024 | 2 replies
Hello, We just purchased a single family home that is currently leased to five college students.
Christian Pichardo New Investor in TROUBLE - Carrying costs since April 2024
27 December 2024 | 34 replies
Similar to student housing.  
Rocco Forte-Adragna Beginner question about Real Estate
27 November 2024 | 5 replies
This reminds me of the quote: "When the student is ready the teacher will appear." 
Lorraine Hadden Affordable Homes, Where Are They ??
7 December 2024 | 1 reply
Education standards must be raised so that students actually use their heads for something besides hat racks (allowing them to actually earn a living) and have ready access to birth control (all types of) so that some mistake doesn’t derail one’s entire life.Slow down immigration, too.
Abraham Berkowitz Fix & Flip and BRRR in the Scranton area
6 December 2024 | 12 replies
I am currently invested close the Marywood University where I do have a combination of family and student tenants. 
Brady Pretzlaff First House Hack Questions
4 December 2024 | 3 replies
I rented a 4-bed house in Royal Oak, then got 3 roommates that I charged each 30% of the rent, so they covered most of my  rent.You can do the same if you buy a house:1) More rooms the better, if renting to fellow college students.2) Can YOU live in the basement?
Sushil Iyer Estimating expenses post-purchase
4 December 2024 | 4 replies
If you have a 6 bedroom in an area that does not have a university (students looking for shared space) or is in a family friendly place it may sit vacant longer between tenants.For Capex, try not to use a generic number - look at the roof, furnace, hot water tank, kitchen - when will each need to be done and what will it cost?