This should be my slogan https://www.youtube.com/watch?

If your property is up to par you won't really have many maintenance calls except minor stuff such as plumbing clogs which is more likely to happen and requests to turn the AC up or down which you can do on your phone but other than that pretty hands off.Vacancy depends on location and your Padsplit property score the more comfortable you make your property (mini fridges, tv's, outdoor area) the lower your vacancy rate but you can expect about 10% vacancy factor in a Padsplit friendly area (centrally located, easy access to public transportation).

You are correct, no HOA and my plan is for no TV, just internet, as you noted.

Watch the videos, contact his constituents and as always, make an educated decision for yourself

Watch how you spend. you'll treat holiday season after October and your summer activity post April very differently. 

I am not part of the PassivePockets community but I hope members are being taught to watch out for these practices.  

Watch Grant Cardone's youtube videos on, "The Biggest Mistake You'll Ever Make."

As mentioned above, calling numbers on the Do Not Call (DNC) list is risky, but at the end of the day, enforcement is quite challenging.What you REALLY NEED TO WATCH OUT FOR ARE - litigators.

I watch the market constantly and knew that the area was improving quickly and that it was a desirable place to rent.

Also I know HOA fees can be outlandish.Or, would you guys recommend me keeping my money in my pocket, getting a cheap apartment my first year of work, and watching for a 300-400k HOUSE while saving?