There are some general guidelines that will fit most folk, but your unique strategy will require a customized approach in order to achieve your objectives. 

Hi everyone,I am in a very unique situation.  

Also, issues occur with students from time to time and it is very difficult getting any sort of compensation should something happen as most work part-time student jobs.It can be done, but it's the hard route.Student rentals area niche.

I don't think that's really unique to Elite though; just to this investment style in general.I think I recall Elite saying they occasionally have existing investors that find themselves needing a quick 1031 exchange, and if there is no inventory ready for immediate purchase, they sometimes broker that type of sale between their customers.Beyond that, I'm sure it's appealing for folks that live in that area to be an owner-occupied landlord.

I know that every property is unique, but what have you found to be the best website for general analysis of prices vs. rents?

@Rich Hupper, no, not really, that's because foreclosure laws or requirements are unique to state laws and while there are uniform procedures like notice, notice of dishonor, demand, notice to creditors, publication, sale, redemption, disposal and deficiency, it all is subject to state law.

We took on over 200 tax deeds last year using a unique approach. 

I agree with a niche market but NY is very high priced real estate.

Asset protection is a specialty so unique that even between lawyers there is a select few that really know their stuff.I understand you took years out of your life to learn and master the lien laws in MD but how many of the posters in BP have that kind of experience and knowledges?

First and foremost... the beauty of real estate investing is the fact that there are so many different avenues we can pursue.... and even when you've even picked your niche.. there are still so many different ways you can go about generating business.