thanks for the feedback. the reason i even considered this (despite the obvious potential headaches) is that i rent to college students in an off campus area where the highest speed internet is a highly sought after commodity, but most kids can't afford it. also they usually can only afford basic cable, which is why i thought premium tv + internet (phone is just included in the package deal) would be highly appealing. i thought about rolling into the rent, but what if future potential tenants don't want the particular "free" service that comes with the place - what would i do then?

I start college in a few days and have been feeling especially torn lately.

I have done very well with the units I have and the area is all college rentals.

We are not selling any time soon, so falling prices, foreclosures, vacant homes, etc. for the city-at-large are not a huge concern.Diversification1.Not in the Pacific NW.2.Not in an economy largely driven by Nike or Intel.Other1.SFR.2.Within the US.3.Not primarily a college rental or specialty rental (section 8, elderly, etc.).4.Non-offensive political views of the state?

When I was in my first or second year of onsite managing while in college, I actually called the fire department thinking there was a gas leak at the apartment complex.

Otherwise, you may find yourself with no money to put your kids through college and no money to retire with.

My expertise lies in the field of college rentals - have posed low risk and great returns.

I see a great opportunity giving the location is steps to the college, with development going on in the area and price for rent rising, my rents would accommodate a large portion of students who can't afford those higher rents.

Only thing is, I won't be stationed anywhere else besides Pendleton, because I'm more than likely getting out and going to college....

I just graduated college and I was given 1YR to be out and this was last May.