As mentioned lots of additional boot money or if someone comes to me with a 1031 exchange and 250k they will be looking at a crap rural property or junk tenant with bad financing if they do not want to add any additional funds to the exchange. 

Additionally, it’s challenging to assess the demand for student housing in the area.

We do a lot of self employed loans and we can take your investment income in your pre approval.

Additionally, if the property needs renovation, you may have a tough time finding a HML willing to lend on it in 2nd position if it is in a distressed state. 

Basic pricing seems reasonable at around $30/property/month, but that’s clearly their basic pricing with a bit of nickel and diming as you add in additional capabilities: 1.

Thanks for the reply, job and employment data is should help me determine upcoming demand.

I live near my properties and still would employ the same systems as I have a day job and can't be there much anymore.

Additionally, unrelated business income tax (UBIT) might apply if your property is financed.One option to consider is partnering funds from multiple accounts or other individuals to share in the investment, which may avoid the need for difficult-to-secure non-recourse financing.

Buying a house, renting out the additional bedrooms at about $1000 a month on average.

This could manifest itself in additional damages and financial losses when they decide they don't want to put up with you any more.Also, Section 8 does require more work setting up, renewing, increasing rent, etc.