INCORRECT, tenants pay all, UNLESS it's a MF, then owner pays, I have extensive experience there happy to help you will any questions you may have 

Looking at MKE real estate FB groups for investors, housing, and traveling professionals could help gauge demand as well

I don’t know what this means so not very helpful.

Streeteasy allows NYC agents & landlords to advertise "no fee" rentals which many like to take advantage of to receive more inquiries, applications, and fill vacancies sooner.Right now, Streeteasy has 4,567 Brooklyn rentals listed and 3,196 are marketed as "no fee".In addition to this, section 8, cityfheps, and other rental assistance programs usually pay the broker fee instead of the landlord or tenant paying.Hope this helps!

I'm happy to help answer any questions about real estate investing in College Station.

(Cost of construction and payoff of remaining loan on the home)1- selling the home as is would help on capital gains tax.

As a private lender, we specialize in providing funding options that could help you with your investment goals.

(also this thread on student rentals might be helpful: Nearing 1,000 College Students: Here's What I've Learned )

Happy to help you set a plan, but everyone else is right that $600k is out of your budget currently.Whatever you end up doing, I would recommend looking into conventional financing though.

I would absolutely offer compensation for an experienced wholesaler willing to help me get started.