High upside now down side.  

(However, keep in mind that the downside of this is that you can't be friends with your housemates in the same way that you could if you were all tenants...if you're the landlord, you're running a business, and this often means you have to be "the bad guy" and enforce rules).Lastly, it's very important to understand that some neighborhoods will work great for rent by room, and others won't. 

The downside of triple sheeting is that for longer stays, it can sort of fall apart, exposing the duvet or blanket. 

hi @Tien Cotter The downside to this form of advertising is the quality of the impressions, and vast range of demographic.

@Patrick SlagleAnalyze the downside.

What are some of the upsides and down sides? 

- HOAs often have restrictions on the % of units that can be rentals - HOA fees can fluctuate (can you say "special assessment"), reducing the ability of the investor to gauge profitability - Banks wont lend on a condo that has an HOA in litigation, which can make it a challenge to sell - It has the communal-living downside of an apartment, but without the economies of scale.

The obvious downside to turnkey is you're paying someone to do the work and they're taking a cut.

The downside is REITs closely follow general market.

If you get to 8 properties then it would be time to definitely sign the papers as a partnership to go on investing .Here is another downside you buy a property in your name for 100 k each of you pay in 50 k and then he buys a property for 100 k and again 50/50 with that one in his name.