I think density will slowly improve with changes to zoning allowing more multi family development in the urban core.

I have been frustrated since we always have acquisitions, full scale value add renovations and day to day management my current awesome hard working employees simply do not have time to work on business development, cold calling, networking etc.  

Some of our clients are good with software and invest in private software ventures.

Our realtor their did mention that the students often stay in the newer developments closer to the school verses the downtown area.

I’ve been listening and reading about how systemizing your business does wonders. I don’t know what that actually means. Does anyone have any good books, articles, websites, podcasts to recommend to me that relate to ...

You need to have the down payment of 3.5%, plus the closing costs 4%-5%, and three months in reserves for mortgage payments.If you have the average price for a duplex in your area, then a lender can work with you to develop an estimate.

Most title companies have business development officers to help guide folks.

Some of the reasons I'm considering on making the jump into this area is because they are steadily continuing to develop at a crazy rate, it has good highway access, the neighbors are cool and the location to the shopping center makes it ideal.

Many who do this business remotely have developed some solid systems in place that alleviate the need for a physical presence, along with some "boots on the ground" as well.

So after looking at lifestyles and goals of some people I admire I have made a goal to read more about real estate.Being in the commercial development industry, there are a ton of information and materials out there.