Dan makes a great point - you want to be clear of any areas that are working on limiting the ability to rent OR cap your rental potential.

There are a very limited and reliable few of lenders that do true DSCR 2nds.

I was unfortunately caught up in this scam and I hope that I can help others avoid the loss of money and the unfortunately situation that I was in.I lost $5,000.  

The loss created by section 179 is limited to your total net taxable income amount from all "active" business income you have, plus any W-2 income. 

Great hosts will be good neighbors, will contribute to local tourism and will pay their taxes and permit fees* A major area to improve on the proposal is the 1 hour time-limit for resolving complaints.

The upside is I have large passive losses on my tax returns from all my rental expenses so I'm not paying that much taxes to the IRS. 

I'd be looking at multiple structures. we try to build below the average new build cost in our market in Columbus Ohio which is 515,000 last year and we target land 40-50k and urban core adjacent where we get higher price per square foot. we build for clients with margin around $190 a sq ft depending on multi or single. we can get that down in our triplex it's a little higher on our single family homes because of garages and limited economies of scale. hope that helps. idk Philly but if you show me the area and styles of homes I can give you some more insights. 

Also seems that most brands have limited options for dressers, and those they do have are more concerned with having a trendy MCM look than being functional. 

If you have a credit card with a high limit or a line of credit on the existing duplex that might give you some wiggle room.

The appeal of student housing to rental investors lies in its ability to provide a steady income stream, especially in areas with high enrollment growth and limited new construction.Given your experience and the quality of your properties, you should find a receptive market among rental investors.