I am looking to rent a place, it seems nice except three thingsthey are ranch style apartments. they have a gate in front of the main entrance, and you're responsible for the door if anything happens to it. for some reason they won't fix it. it actually looks like this but a wooden door in front of the main doorif i take the door down, how concerned should I be about people stealing stuff. if i had a lawn mower or something, they would have to come in the opening and take stuffi saw a report online about some guy that was looking in someones windows at the complex across the street. i dont know how long ago it was. i was looking online again but coudlnt find it. the one im staying at seems fine, how concerned should I be able the ones across from me?

You wouldn't make a ton of cash-flow but if the economy stays good (which is what you're betting on right?)

I have talked to many contractors at REI events that have been able to acquire hard money and will take deals all day just to stay busy. 

If you want to capitalize on student rentals stay south of North Street in Binghamton.  

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Lastly,  my wife is a stay at home mom,  but I think/hope I have the right requirements in place to get her tradional Fannie as well. 

I historically rented to young adults / early 20s, but I've always had a hard time because so much fluctuates with that demographic at that point in their life - people move in and out and it's stressful for those tenants who want to stay.

But it should be an upgrade and will invest the tenant more in staying longer.

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