@Dawson Foley, typically, the only reason to build new, versus rehab, is if you are going to increase the size or have MAJOR rework to the floor plan, i.e. currently one bedroom is only accessible through the other, with no easy way to add a hall.  

How did you add value to the deal?

Initially, I attempted to download and edit the latest CAR form to save around $3XX.

There are of course upsides and downsides to every market but I tend to find that college towns usually have solid fundamentals, companies moving to the area, population growth, etc.

It looks like you can use a 203k loan for new construction to reconstruct on an existing foundation.

@Sanjay SinghWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

Adapting to market changes.

Tip 1 - no need to be an agent. 

I’d like to leverage my savings to be able to retire early.

How about a list of what not to use?