About both properties: Both in close proximity to a downtown, both close to two major universities and supermarkets.About the first property: $159,000 asking (came down from $174,000) back on market, 109 days on zillow1,174 sqft 19453 rooms 2 full bathrooms Electricity read, washer and dryer readyOffer we would like to give considering all the repairs: $142,000 (Zestimate is $157K)Rent estimate: $1,389 monthly after $15,000 investmentNeeds new floors, the entrance needs to be torn down, needs paint, has some water issues in the addition in the back room, definitely has foundation issues.

Research and books are great but doing a deal, the process, and collecting rent is different in every situation.Tenant Screening a 4 bedroom home in Farmington Hills is different than  a small condo in Auburn Hills, and even more different than a duplex in Detroit.Enjoy, this place is a great resource.

While there are some good opportunities in the student housing market, there are some challenges that come with this university that you will not find in other places.

There are several factors that make Northern Colorado and Fort Collins specifically such a strong market for real estate sales and rentals.We have great, diverse job base including a huge tech, healthcare, breweries and university for jobs.We're consistently named as a top place to live attracting employers and workers to consider the move.

I currently serve in the Air force Reserve and am a full time Nursing student at South Alabama University in Mobile.

Location: across the street from a well respected, but small, university.

Mother nature seems to be helping a little despite our stupidity. http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/01/health/antarctic-ozo...Institutions move at difference speeds....Corporate.............................Education......Legal System......Government...etc.Corporations and the speed of innovation moves much faster than government's ability to regulate, than universities ability to educate, than the legal system's ability to appropriately resolve legal disputes.I think what's needed is...(1) New edutech startups/orgs to be developed to help people get practical education/skills required to meet employers current HR needs.

I know you said you have family in the Charlotte area, but the Raleigh-Durham area is less than 3 hours down the road, state capital (Raleigh) on NC, has 3 major universities to support the burgeoning population (Duke/UNC/NC State), home to the Research Triangle Park and an extensive tech startup ecosystem. 

I currently live in a single family home in Auburn, WA by myself but am looking to move into a condo or townhome in Seattle - particularly the SLU, Belltown, First Hill, or West Seattle.

I'm finishing up my degree in economics at Millersville university and I commute every day from conshohocken, pa.