And partner with people you trust & have done it here in Kyle before - by far the most important tip I can give.

The builder offerred $15,000 credit to be applied, however you wished EXCEPT can not be used for price reduction. 

You also get 100 free credits on sign up so great if you just need a smaller list done. 

Am I getting greedy to ask for an additional seller credit at closing to help offset some of repairs needed?

I intend to rent out the units by room to college students (does it sound like this would work in this area and what are some general tips/things I should look out for?).

I am currently a student with some cash availbe and good credit score but no w2.

If I have several options, I would prefer a HELOC with no initial draw requirements (i.e. to establish a literal line of credit that I have no specific short term plans to use), i.e. not something like the better.com HELOC. 

The trashing of his credit threatened his job.

It could be helpful to you (lenders will want to see lease agreements) and it is good for the family member (they actually could do a program where them paying rent increases credit). 

I do currently rent out a condo, fully furnished on furnished finders, and that has gone smoothly.Any tips, advice, etc accepted!