There are a few complexes very similar to this here near Boise State University.

Focus on areas with strong rental demand, like Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, or near universities like Butler and IUPUI.Maintenance Costs: Indiana weather can be tough on properties, so budget for seasonal maintenance like snow removal and HVAC servicing.Additional AdviceKeep an Emergency Fund: Unexpected repairs or vacancies can arise, so having 3-6 months of expenses saved will help you weather any surprises.Build a Reliable Team: I have lists of contractors, handymen, cleaners and property managers if you'd like me to send.Good luck with your property and future expansion!

Say I took a gap year and house-hacked a duplex in and around Austin (probably outside Austin) in my hometown for the gap year, and then I left and rented out both sides while in university.

I have my eyes on New Haven, CT given its growing population and proximity to universities.

Waco Texas is a known city that has a very good Private College, Baylor University.

Blocks away from Seton University, one with 11 bedrooms and 4 baths and the other with 14 bedrooms and 4 baths.Both show signs of deferred maintenance but one more so than the other. 

And no, we don’t own Princeton University.

As for the third target market, Sacramento is close to you, it's a state capitol, relatively inexpensive, two major universities, great local culture...

I was 22 years old and fresh out of Temple University.

The house is on the east side of houston near 2 universities but it is a rough neighborhood.