I can only speak from my experience in college but landlords in Madison, WI primarily did year long standard leases (not rent by the room) and it was up to the students to find subletters if they wanted. 

A Cost Segregation study is an IRS approved federal income tax tool that increases near term cash flow by utilizing shorter recovery periods for depreciation to accelerate return on investment.

Where are you looking to be in a few years in terms of your RE portfolio and personal finances?

HelloWe've had great success on our two SFH long term rental properties, and one of the parts that I really enjoy in this endeavor has been the deal analysis. 

Don’t go over the top on anything you won’t be long term living in yourself.  

If you’re looking to invest long distance, I definitely recommend building your core-4 team.

As a direct short-term rehab style ender we lend to NEWBIES 100% of purchase & 100% of the rehab on 1-4 unit properties (in 18 states) up to 70% of the ARV.

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

It might be worth looking into specialized insurance providers that cater more to investors with rental portfolios, as they usually understand the nuances of long-term investing and tend to be more flexible.Also, if you're investing in certain markets, like Indianapolis, where property values are lower, you can sometimes balance these insurance hiccups with much better returns on your investments.

Hello Shad,I think there is always a time and place for flipping, but I think you build long term wealth with buying rental properties.