@Benjamin A Ersing  @Tyler HenflingYour questions come from the same fundamental mistake when thinking about taxes: combining the source of money and the use of money.

I am wondering if someone could teach me or tell me some fundamentals on evaluating properties, what cost to expect when buying a rental property,  and how to determine rents from something other than the online sites.

The following guidance is intended for those who are new to real estate investing:Give yourself enough time to study and comprehend the fundamentals of real estate investment.

You are also fundamentally dealing with people and generally people’s largest and most emotional transactions.

This area is really building with solid fundamentals. 

.- Focus on learning over results, adding value over being the best, and actively revisting your overal goal, from there you will be setup to have an incredible real estate journey and life.I haven't mentioned anything around real estate investing because if you are committed to doing this investing for a long time, then working on your mindset, working on being a helpful and value add agent, and these fundamental things WILL help you become a successful investor.

That's the fundamental idea this country was founded on.

By spreading your investment across multiple properties or projects, you are fundamentally diversifying your risk.

People have been overlooking this, thinking just fundamental supply is putting a halt on any lack of appreciation.

I certainly think there are ways to make Temple student housing work well, but I would make sure you have a strong understanding of the fundamentals in that niche.