Unfortunately, student loans from PA are brutal, so neither of us have a ton of cash to fork over. 

In terms of examining your market...that's up to you :) I primarily like to deal with college students

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

Hey there,I'm a 17 year old student from Ireland and i was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice on how to get started in real estate.

My issue, and what I want to get your opinion on, is that I have about $60,000 in student debt.

Clint W. we have tried the paper but it's summer now and there's fewer students around.

I have been looking at buying rental properties down in Harrisonburg, Va around the JMU campus (my alma mater) to crack a student housing niche.

You can also search NARPM.org for the RMP (Residential Management Professional) and MPM (Master Property Manager) certified.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

I have student loan debt that is making my credit not so stellar, so I'm weighing my options.

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