I think we are in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy RE at historic lows in terms of the face value of the asset and the interest rates.

@Derek CarrollI also don't really think in terms of the 50% rule because there are so many other factors involved.

It will also depend upon what you bring to the table in terms of experience, trainability, and how much time you plan to dedicate.

(The LLC itself, however, will have to file its own tax returns, so there is a cost associated with forming and running and LLC.)Now, in terms of properties, you should have each property under its own LLC.

I am trying to learn the “why” about our products opposed to the “what” in terms of the investor.

But in terms of the property is it really worth you time to come out?

What's funny is that at least in terms of rentals, alot of tenants screen Craiglist for their criteria.  

This is the real test in terms of how their property management performs.  

-Eric So true Eric, The VA program is amazing in terms of the loose guidelines and maximum DTI ratios that I've seen.

In terms of the student housing option, can you clarify what you wrote, I didn't understand what you meant about not having to own a property in order to control it.