All 3 business models you mention (wholesaling, flipping, buy & hold) require that you know how to 1) determine value (after repairs), 2) estimate rehab, 3) evaluate a deal from the standpoint of a flipper or buy/hold investor (the customers of wholesalers).  

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

How can i estimate ARV if seller will not allow me to walk through sue to tenant occupancy?

You can't find them all at the same time anyway  You actually have to start with the first one anywayWhat's wrong with doing one at a time or at least the first one and see how you do with the estimating and the hiring of the contractors and  the Rehabbing and the renting.

If you do decide to move forward with your due diligence than I highly suggest you have at least two mobile home experienced handyman walk through the properties and give you an estimate on the repair work needed.

The agreed upon price is $91,000 with a $40,000 rehab (had my contractor come out and give me an honest estimate with me there, I've used him many times before).

You need to educate yourself on the rehab process and have a feel of how to estimate rehab costs. 

I have a very successful and profitable business in student rentals and will provide the buyer with the information and guidance to make this property an ongoing financial success, including advice after the closing if wanted.Estimated Financial InformationPrice$164,000 Monthly Rent2,520 Annual Rent30,240 Utilities (water)($480)Current Taxes($2,640)Repair / Maint (7.5% rent)($2,268)Insurance($1,000)Annual Operating Income23,852 Closing Costs5,000 Mortgage (80%LTV)131,200 Total Cash Invested37,800 Monthly Mortgage Pmt @ 4.5%, 30yr($665)Annual Mortgage Pmt($7,977)Estim Net annual cash flow15,875 Cash on Cash Return42.0%Gross Rent Multiplier5.4Cap Rate (NOI / Price)14.5% So here is my question:Is is reasonable to rent student housing for 12 months a year?

@Peter Appla a good site to use to estime rent is www.rentometer.com