A degree is something not only to fall back on, but also gives you skills.

I’ve looked at other markets but nothing I have found yet compares in appreciation and to a lesser degree the amount in rent that I can charge.

All feedback greatly appreciated. uffffff $7,800 for info Id imagine you could get from you tube university. 

Secondly I just finished "Real Estate by the Numbers" also by Dave Meyer - even though I have a business degree and am actively involved in investing it was a really great refresher on not just the numbers and theories involved in real estate decisions but also the pros and cons of different return metrics and how all the metrics relate to one another. 

Hey BP, I am currently playing my last year of baseball at the University of Memphis.

Would you know the demand for off campus housing at Rutgers University?

I would also explore paying the premium to be near one of the universities, so you have a bigger tenant pool.

The good news is that the financial metrics you've read about are universal and not at all country specific.The bad news is that Germany may just not be a good cash-flow market, compared to the U.S.But then, few markets are.That's why you find so many Germans and Australians and Spaniards and others trying so hard to find great deals in the U.S.And, even in the States, there are plenty of sub-markets where properties routinely fail the so-called "1% rule."

Also checked area and it's 6mins from university. 

This will be my first foray into the universe of admitting pets so all feedback is welcome.I feel like as STRs get more and more competitive, being pet friendly seems to be a competitive advantage in some markets