Maintenance department (are there preventative maintenance procedures?)

The rental market conditions are slightly tight, indicating a healthy demand for rental properties.Student housing continues to be an attractive investment opportunity due to its recession-resistant nature and consistent demand.

It may take 1-2 years and by the end you will have forced some appreciation from the renovations but also got some natural appreciation from the market.

You should consult a real estate attorney or tax advisor to handle the legal and procedural details.From a tax perspective, there are several implications.

But for many people, it is one of a number of sources of deal flow, to add to MLS listings, wholesalers, direct owner outreach, auction, etc.Assuming you are specifically talking about sheriff auctions, just make sure you familiarize yourself with the general procedures for the auction.  

Many are also tired of homeless issues, politics, and now more than ever natural disasters. 

Airbnb is supposed to take the hit, in the case of a natural disaster or storm etc. 

@Richard Rafferty, given the relatively small nature you are looking to take on with your first syndication, personally, I would find it hard justify the typically 20-30k+ for a paid mentor. 

Mold is a naturally occurring fungi. 

Heating costs go up in winter, as does electricity due to the reduced natural light and more people indoors.