@Chris Al,I should reread my posts before I click on the "Post reply."

If you can build in even 10K of sweat equity on a buy and hold deal, you are coming out ahead of buying at retail.

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Student rentals are a bit higher when it comes to management but if you have a well maintained place for a reasonable price your vacancy will be 0% or very close and you will have signed leases 6 months ahead of the current one expiring.

hi Attila - I'm also a newbie from Sacramento but you are way ahead of me in action.

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Make a friend at a bank, they might give you a heads up as to what is about to be coming their way. :)

The cash flow may not be as great on paper in these better areas, but you'll come out ahead with less turnover, lower maintenance, and better appreciation.Happy Hunting!

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