or, did you expect to learn more after graduation?

Just because someone spends years in a university, graduates the top in their class with an MD, doesn't mean they're going to have a successful career as a doctor.Is real estate easy?

I do agree that people are not really looking at appreciation investment here, however the rental market is strong here because of the students in the area that do not want to pay the high prices of the east lansing rental market (i.e. graduate students/medical student).

This is because they are graduate students whose student loans are dispersed twice per year. 

So, here it is, I love SFR, I have A LOT of SFR, over the course of the last two years, have been dipping into the Multi-Family space and now graduating to 100+ units - still buying lots of SFR (I just cannot contain myself :) ) 10 Reason(s) I love SFR:Higher RentsLess Turn-OverCan be more strategic with purchase location and typeMore of it available in the marketplaceLike the idea of a single home, single transaction, single & quick exit plan Financing Readily AvailableManagement System and Controls in Place (internal function)Construction is streamlined with all standard products in ALL SFR unitsTenant Responsible for Exterior & UtilitiesSimple, Simple, Simple and can be replicated easily/swiftlyAs I have been trying my hand at Multi-Family, it is similar but not the same and many will argue you gain more efficiency with Multi-Family but, you equally gain more challenges:Larger Common Expenses: Cleaning, Exterior Maintenance, More Placement, Common Area Utility CostPotentially higher turn-over (frequency of turnover)Same material buying power as lots of SFR (Construction side) In-Fighting amongst tenants (always a fun one)Larger Capital ExposureProgressing into this next phase, after slowly moving from 2-unit, 4-unit, 8-unit, 12-unit, 21-Unit, 36-Unit, 40- Unit - now to 100+ Units, all had own challenges - but the goal has always been the same, take something that's old, undervalued, do an awesome renovation, raise rents and replace existing tenants with higher quality teantns willing to pay a small premium to live in an updated unit as opposed to your typical run of the mill apartment (existing tenants  have the option to upgrade to the new premium units or exit) -My question for BP Community what amenities are important to you - adding the following, please feel free to contribute or comment:USB Outlets in all rooms (including bathroom)Tile Shower SurroundHard Surface CountersStainless Steel AppliancesNew Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring High-End Glossy European Style Kitchen CabinetsLake View (Unobstructed 270 degrees) Updated Elevator Cars Fancy Modern Lobby with Coffee Station and Dry Cleaner Kiosk (drop-off and pick-up)New Kids playgroundNew Dedicated Dog Park (Real Dog Park)SmartHome HUB (Powered by Amazon Alexa)Electric Car Charging StationBike Station and In-Unit Bike RackPrivate and Secure Fenced in Parking8th Floor Rooftop Deck and Community Center featuring (Large Format TV's, Ping Pong, Billiards) - with Full Lake ViewOn-Site Coin Operated Laundry.............What would you be willing to a pay premium for?

I had a newly graduated attorney looking at an apartment couple years back. 

I am originally from Orange County, graduated from UCLA, and got my first job a couple years ago here.I brought a primary residence a few months after I started work and am renting out the extra room to a friend.  

I assume he will not be a long term tenant as he would graduate sometime and move one.What will you do when he moves on? 

More focus on cycling, walking as opposed to driving (Atlanta Beltline is an example of this initiative)Proximity to Universities (GA Tech, GA State etc). 4 Million Students Per Year Graduate From College For Next 10 Years (U.S.

Iv been self educating myself on my real estate investing as I'm graduations from school and getting a job and as I come home from being away for 7 months my parents house is for sale.