Haven't came across these until now. Would you say they're worth the time to look into? Reason I ask is because I can see it (possibly?) being two extremes. Bad extreme; tenants are students and if not screened good c...

I was exposed to real estate at an early age and after studying business at the University of Michigan and practicing law for a while, I found my way back to what I really enjoy doing. 

I personally have done this, and I think of it as "making up" for the fact that I don't have to make a down payment -- so the karmic balance of the universe makes up for it with check-the-box property repairs that I have to do (still WAY less than 3.5% down payment!).

My first investment property was a 7 bedroom home across the street from a local university that I was selling (as their Realtor) for some clients who had used this to house their own kids as they went through college across the street.  

Have recently been looking into student housing opportunities in the Temple and University City areas in Philadelphia.

Hi everyone,I've recently developed an interest in real estate and am looking to invest in student housing in the Temple and University City areas in Philadelphia as a way of generating stable, passive income.

To me, that is one of the main benefits, along with that there are major universities, a very diverse range of industries (alot of Oil/Gas too though) suburbs that are booming now and have been for a very long time.

This motto "appreciation is icing on the cake" keep in mind is not taught at any accredited university nor found in any REI textbook. 

I recently graduated from Montclair State University as a Business major, and have to decided on real estate as my vehicle for accumulating passive income.

Saying that, cash flow on homes is good in the Fayetteville area because of the university as you can rent by the bedroom.