I lived in Minneapolis for quite a while and moved to Austin a few years back in search of warmer weather and the growth oriented mindset.

Yes--the topography is tricky...but, that's a double-edged sword--it gives it great views, and gives the neighborhood character (some of the most expensive real estate on earth is on similarly rugged topography, with narrow PITA streets)... plus, it's so central, and so close to all the surrounding desirable neighborhoods, it just seems like it should have potential. ...but, I've been saying that for years, and I've apparently been mostly wrong about its potential...

There are many examples of the mirror opposite in business deals:Very slick package,lots of hair gel talk and dressInterested in profitabilityNetwork-oriented and presented as valuableHOWEVER...that translates into: absolutely no common sense business acumen 72 hours for email turnaroundExternalized anger at others when needs are unmet.Constant need to "own" every aspect of their business which makes it, by default, impossible to ever "automate" by focusing on the business vision

My way of saying thanks for this community of success-oriented investors.

So I'll describe my removed image instead:I agree with @John D. regarding the bank slowing your roll if you can't take a 25% haircut and still do OK by posting an image from the American Sitcom "The Office" of a character named Ryan pointing at the quoted post described above in a whimsical manner oriented vertically instead of horizontally to enhance the amusing nature of the image itself. 

Once that gets back to the office, the city attorney gets it, and the case quietly gets brushed under the rug. 

Does anyone know of an experienced real estate agent that is investor oriented for Ithaca student housing?

it was a huge headache, but we were successful, and afterward, the house was spotless. in the house you're working on, i'd say, it wouldn't be difficult, since it's not full of personal items. but diatomaceous earth only works if the bugs make physical contact with it. we used ourselves as bait, sleeping on air mattresses in the center of the living room, but it was not ideal, especially with a baby. another thing to consider is that breathing it in can be harmful to your lungs and dries your skin out(it also dried out my rugs and floor a little, but, i wanted to cover all my bases). be sure to get the food grade stuff, wear masks when puffing it around, and only puff small amounts(we used a condiment bottle- for mustard or ketchup). another way to lure them through the de is with heat and carbon dioxide(because we generate heat and carbon dioxide)- you could use candles, but be careful leaving them unattended if you are not staying at home through this process. i wish you the best of luck. bed bugs are no fun.

The US doesn't have the same demographic problems and our culture is oriented towards spending not saving.  

If you are buy and hold (rental) oriented, then understand borrowing from the aforementioned sources (none of which are bad ideas) will linger with the mortgage you take as well.