A 200 acre park is being developed that will include a multipurpose pavilion for music and performing arts, 3 miles of trails, a great lawn, a fishing pier, pavilions, multipurpose practice fields, a cricket field, wi...

Property condition requirements are not as stringent as FHA so it's a more attractive offer to a seller but it also doesn't allow for reno like 203k. 

https://www.wlky.com/article/n...Should increase property values. 

On our most recent offer, we offered $5k over asking, paying for title, 5 day option, 30 day close, $500 option fee, $10k earnest, no finance contingency with pre-approval letter for 25% down, wrote a letter, and that wasn't attractive enough.

3- What are some of things you have found to attract students to your rental?

Can't figure that out, but I like it.Yep, this has come up before......I (And others) attribute it to the fact that VRBO attracts more older folks while AIR is the domain of millenials.

It is a popular vacation spot for a long time and could produce good revenue for you. 

By the way what brings you to Tampa--- I am always interested in learning what is attracting people to Tampa. 

I live in San Antonio, TX, and the area I am looking to get the house in is an area with a lot of things to do around it, and next to two large educational institutions and a few big San Antonio attractions.

Also keep in mind that price attracts people looking in that price range.