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We currently use Hospitable for 12 properties, and it's working fine, no major issues, and I know they've been expanding with new features.

If funding is an issue, you do have some options.

They were abandoned and needed significant work which wasn't a huge issue but in terms of HUD owned properties i heard there can be significant processing periods.

If you have an issue with that, or are long distance, hiring a property manager is a must.

It is certainly beneficial to have someone local that you can call on for these emergency issues but don't see it necessary to have a full time PM in my opinion.

The really glaring issue to me is the rise of the SUB TO Guru's not only are they going to take money from these students. 

In order to comply with SEC regulations, there is no platform to publicly announce your deal to the crowd (both posting on Facebook and publicly announcing it at an event could be construed as a solicitation, which is not permitted under the structure that most sponsors in the group use).

Once you’ve got a little experience under your belt then you can attempt buildings that need more renovations/repairs or have had management issues.