Smart choice in introducing yourself!

Outside entertainment spaces are popular these days.Nice antennae there!

I am undecided but if there is going to be a dishwasher I will throw in a disposer.(5) Countertop choices - what is the best material for the buck besides laminate?

You'll be able to have a choice between tenants.

Explain their choices to them: a, sell with an agent and pay the cost to sell, which averages 10 to 13% of value of the house, b, rent it out and wait for the market to recover, or c, look at the ways to sell on terms to perhaps avoid the costs to sell.

What finishes are popular in your areas for higher end properties? 

I would love to be able to spend all my time in REI and property management, but that will have to come down the road given our current financial position.So it seems like targeting properties for non-students would be the best choice for our first investment or two.My other concern with student properties is how competitive the market would be; first, for purchasing properties that become available, and second, how low profit margins would have to be in order to attract tenants.  

I'm doing an assignment for 399k given the dimensions of the SFR, the size of the lot and the property values in the area there are very limited comps, current ARV is 500k+ it needs 10 to 15k for a basic cosmetic rehab, however the updated properties around the area have sold for 700+ so the potential for profit is there...ISSUE: I've reduced the original price and a few investors have gone by but the main thing that comes up is the exposure to a popular street (for the locals, It's on the corner of Shea Blvd and 61st St).

I was embarrassed at my naive expectations, but now realize I have to put on my big girl panties and DO something.I made several inquiries to mgt firms and am compiling proposals on behalf of our board.None of us have any experience, but are trying to learn and make the best choice.  

It's one of the more popular topics so I see them often in my market.