@Ronnie Sparrow Nothing.That's what kids are for.

The rest of the properties will be held and drawn down during retirement and/or passed to her kids in her estate.

The horse pasture behind my parent's place was developed when I was a kid - 12 houses and a large hole just wet enough to produce mosquitoes and frogs.

Anyway, I am married with children now so renting out rooms is no longer a business model I would consider however if you find yourself wanting to live with college kids and make a little extra cash while doing it understand you will be managing more than just the building.Originally posted by @Justin Bernsten:I am just starting out and actually crunching #'s to see if a nicer home in a good area by a University here would be the best way to start out.

This would be if a kid playing in the neighborhood decided that your front steps make a great skateboard ramp or if Sally the Potential Property Purchaser slips on the ice while you are showing her the property.

I guess we don't know where to begin or where to start, and yes we have done our research and homework. please somebody help..

Kids are still young.  

She probably doesn't want to give notice and go thru the hassle of packing up all her stuff (she has kids) just to then move back in; but even with that he may not leave and be the only one left and then I have to evict him on my own.  

I want them to get an inspection and do some homework before they close the deal.  

DO YOUR HOMEWORK!