Hey there @David Tang - I actually didn't ever hear of a program that was offering a 12 month stipend...someone I know did it back when it was 6 months and now my understanding was a 3-month stipend with a potential renewal for 3 months.We have wanted to use the Chicago program ASERAP (happy to share their contact info), but fall in line with others regarding employment...the most important thing is income to pay after they move-in because if you get into a sticky situation down the road the upfront rent won't matter.Definitely following this thread to see if anyone has placed migrants and understand what they did for income requirements.

Don't move away from the grill and flip the patty every 90 seconds"lolMy fire in the belly is always burning mate.I can take the hit's and happily turn the other cheek and say "Do this side now".As biz owners we get paid the big $$$ to take the hits, so it comes with the job.Just happy to share some behind the scenes mumbo jumbo that we put up with.I got Dingo Deals falling out of gum trees hahaHappy Saturday Margarita Day (Was 2 days ago but who's counting hehe)

Does the house have a balcony with no railing where a housemate could fall?

For a bit people thought STR Insights would pass up Airdna, until last fall Airdna rolled out many new features which helped to keep them as the best.

also consider the added mess from fruit trees, as well as the things they attract, for example in WI fruit not picked that starts to break down or drops and left to lay attract yellow jackets and other stinging bugs as well as the hazard of falling fruit, and staining concrete depending where they are. 

My market is Worcester MA and it falls under this catagory. 

I am banking on a promotion in the fall, but without it, I fear I may run out of funds.Question:Given my situation, what strategies would you recommend?

@Nicholas DuLongYou could be right about motivated sellers but how good is it to buy at a discount if prices continue to fall?

Writing this post mostly for newer investors looking to get into Real EstateIt's tempting as a newcomer to fall into things like "off-market" "exclusive" etc. 

Without constant and consistent care and 'Pride of Ownership' things break down or worse, fall apart.