I get 0% promotional offers for 12 - 18 months consistently.

Hey BP house hackers,Actively making offers on house hack deals in my area and want to get your thoughts on something. 

There is already several offers from solar lease companies to lease a portion of the property. 

I'm looking into getting a Pro membership through the BiggerPockets podcast, and I'm researching the property management software they offer.

This is something to budget for when considering this type of rental.Management Intensity: Managing student rentals can be more hands-on, requiring stricter lease agreements, regular inspections, and sometimes dealing with noise complaints or other issues.Seasonal Vacancy Risk: There’s a risk of vacancies during summer months unless you find tenants who stay year-round or offer summer sublets.Zoning and Regulations: Some college towns have specific zoning laws or regulations regarding student housing, so it’s crucial to be aware of these and ensure your property complies.Tips for Success:Proximity to Campus: Properties close to the university are more desirable and can charge higher rents.Furnishing: Consider offering furnished rentals as students often do not have their own furniture.Strong Lease Agreement: Have a robust lease agreement that includes clauses for damages, noise, and other common issues.Hire a Property Manager: If managing the property becomes too time-consuming, a local property manager with experience in student rentals can be a great asset.Overall, student rentals can be a profitable investment with the right management and location.

It seems like there hasn't been much discussion about new residential construction projects and the opportunities they offer.

Or offer a mix, like x% interest + 30% equity ownership.

Before I put a offer in I looked to see if there were any open permits, there were none.

Lease-to-Own Options: Some sellers might offer a lease-to-own option where you rent the property with the intention of buying it after a set period.

Zillow's API is no longer offered (or they make it extremely hard to access these days - have had no luck finding an updated link/page for it), Redfin has broad-stroke CSVs you can download that only give 5-10 fields of info and not often at the metro area, you can't legally create a tool to crawl these websites...I'm looking for 1 (or a handful of sources) to pull together basic metrics at the metro/city level for US real estate.