They can limit what property owners can do, including house hacking.Even if the city has no restrictions, if legally binding and properly recorded, covenants can enforce rules that supersede local ordinances for those living within the neighborhood.

Are there infrastructure limitations, i.e. main sewer can't support 100 new townhomes feeding into it?  

Screening is definitely an area I studied up on beforehand, and having a large graduate student population to choose from definitely gives me more confidence.

Just keep in mind that condos still have HOA rules and fees, which can sometimes limit rental options or add extra costs.

There are also limitations of how much total loss from RE you can take against your W2 unless you are a RE Professional.

I had a response on a previous post this year about what the private lending restrictions will be here --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/22/topics/1174919-bough...Here's a re-post of that information though:------------------------------------I do have a DSCR lender who can assist with a limited recourse loan that will close in the name of a self-directed IRA.

This can lead to consistent limit increases every quarter, which opens up even more opportunities for growth.Having good rapport or a strong relationship with a credible accountant to help simplify and oversee this process is an amazing idea and highly recommended.

Other sources have certain loss limitations.2.

While $300K may not yield high returns in your market AND presumably limit you to smaller deals with less doors/units, the same amount could align you with a group of investors purchasing dozens of units elsewhere.

I aim to allocate a small amount of funds toward a Roth IRA and a high-yield savings account (HYSA).My current job offers limited opportunities for overtime, so I’m exploring side work related to real estate, such as part-time property management or similar roles.