We've also found that including it in the rent, people aren't as conscious of lights, water, etc...~ Lindsey

Can anyone help me understand what types of loan options are available to me and which banks are investor friendly?

I am trying to understand what our next steps will be.

There are a lot of helpful people here!

your onsite manager is a huge component of your success. working with them so they understand the goal of the property is crucial for success. buying in the right area will boost your profits.

So, primarily, I am trying to get myself around other like-minded people.

We do, however, understand that renting to undergrads comes with a risk of what goes on in an undergrad house.

I'd talk with a lot of different people including other investors, your CPA, your estate-planning attorney, and others. 

But then I run into due-on-sale clause issues (I understand the hot topic that is, not for this post).  

*Started to network with other investors, agents, and lenders*Looking daily at a small, single market to understand list prices, days on market, price reductions.