This is something to budget for when considering this type of rental.Management Intensity: Managing student rentals can be more hands-on, requiring stricter lease agreements, regular inspections, and sometimes dealing with noise complaints or other issues.Seasonal Vacancy Risk: There’s a risk of vacancies during summer months unless you find tenants who stay year-round or offer summer sublets.Zoning and Regulations: Some college towns have specific zoning laws or regulations regarding student housing, so it’s crucial to be aware of these and ensure your property complies.Tips for Success:Proximity to Campus: Properties close to the university are more desirable and can charge higher rents.Furnishing: Consider offering furnished rentals as students often do not have their own furniture.Strong Lease Agreement: Have a robust lease agreement that includes clauses for damages, noise, and other common issues.Hire a Property Manager: If managing the property becomes too time-consuming, a local property manager with experience in student rentals can be a great asset.Overall, student rentals can be a profitable investment with the right management and location.

I also follow the local Facebook groups around my properties, I’m in 6 towns so I follow about 10 groups.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Just call a few law offices in your area that specialize in wills and living trusts.

Our neighborhood is desirable due to somewhat of a location hack (we are 1 minute away from Swimming Pen Creek then on Fleming Island for you locals), so we expect to be able to sell in 2 years and cap a 200k payday tax free.

A great place to learn more about WA real estate investing and finding deals and connections is our local REIA - https://www.reapsweb.com and checking out some of our Zoom meetings if you can.There's some great pages on Facebook that you can find deals from other investors, and if you're looking for turnkey there's always the MLS (Zillow, Redfin, etc will get you access to those).If you want a specific search setup, reach out and I can get that started based on the criteria you're looking for too.As someone that moved up from CA a few years ago, I was curious why you're looking at WA instead of other long-distance locations?

Take into account elements like total affordability, policies that favor landlords, and property taxes.Make contact with real estate agents and investors in the target market locally.

That could include business, law, financial, project management, etc.

It is the equivalent of crashing your car then trying to buy insurance to fix the car after the fact.A home warranty or homeowners insurance policy will not pay for mold because mold is a maintenance issue.You didn't say what is wrong with the garage - if it's a broken door opener that is typically covered on a home warranty.My experience is mixed with home warranties and I can 100% tell you your satisfaction comes down to the local trade person that shows up.The home warranty company does not employ trades - they contract them locally at a fixed rate for the work performed sort of like how car mechanics are paid. 

We've got a national bank, a local credit union, and a direct-to commercial mortgage backed security.