There have been a couple long threads lately about inflation, hiperinflation, and deflation. there are also economists, econ grads, students etc posting on these subjects.

Concentrate on the basics first, then as you advance in your education/experience levels, you can fine tune with the smallest of details.Inspections - Never pay for an inspection upfront, Here is what I do and what I have taught previous students - Evaluate your expenses on your own and base your offer on that and your analysis of the ARV, make your offer based on that.

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I would wager to say that you might have some of your students that talk to you because their parents are about to get divorced.Would it be unethical for you to realize the potential of a home for sale?

Second way is to simulate doing it - he recommends the game of Monopoly - which was originally designed for business school students.

For example, I had a mentor student last year who had done a handful of deals and wanted to be doing enough to quit her job.

Honestly I stay away from here, I'm sure there is value there for the right landlord.The north end is where you start to get student rentals and the cash flow is really good.. only problem is trying to find a property.  

I think we have about 45 to 50,000 college students in this town, 6 colleges and a state university. 3 large bars maybe what you're looking at, but probably larger.

Taxes are brutal there too, but rents seem to be pretty good and colleges around for students.

Here you will meet wholesalers who will provide deals and rehabbers.For highest and best use you might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.