Can you give me some info on this program?   

Any feed back is welcome 

Then as people move out do the exact same thing to those units.You can get in with an FHA loan at 3.5% or a first time home buyer program. 

In Minneapolis, are there programs in place from non profits and the government to aid first time home buyers with costs?

But the programs you mentioned are designed for what you are after.

There are programs for first time homebuyers.

Also Ms.Erickson somehow you applied online to us for more information about our loan programs.

A buddy of mine in Phoenix added a fenced yard and bunk beds to his listings.. nothing fancy, just a few tweaks.. and he went from crickets to getting three calls in two weeks.Preferred Landlord Program: This program gets you priority placement, and while ALE charges a fee, it's worth it for visibility.

I would also be very interested in hearing student or JV experiences with Pete and his program.

Take advantage of the lower downpayment programs early on and once you are tapped out of conventional loans, I would consider alternative financing.