Most non-FHA loans will require at least 15% down but you'll have to have amazing credit.

The numbers make this seem like an amazing deal, but I want to make sure it’s not just a way to grab my business and that it will actually educate me and provide long term value.

Whether you need a CPA with just three rentals depends on the complexity of your situation and your comfort level with DIY tax prep.If things are pretty straightforward, you might be fine with tax software for now.

It's amazing that there is so much misinformation floating around.

@Alex Fenske - Amazing story, congrats on your success.

I’m a spreadsheet guy, not a software engineer.

In our student houses we use a programmable thermostat, but our building monitoring system has its own sensors and can override the wall thermostat and will not allow the temperature to get below 10C (50F) ... we are presently testing a new software load that will also prevent them from cooling the house too far in the summer.

@Kana Watanabe I have seen @Christopher J Driscoll Designs for his ADU and they are amazing, He has gone through the process of speaking with a lot of GC's in the area so hes a great resource for all of the above.

For payments, tools like Stripe, PayPal, or booking software like OwnerRez work well.Happy to connect if you’d like to chat more or need additional tips!

It’s amazing to see you exploring real estate while still in college.Wishing you the best.