Study the comps if you can see what other homes are selling for in the area of similar style homes. 

Am listening to pod cast like they are going out of style!

I do like his style, attention to detail (transactions to family members hadn't been mentioned here, hmmmm, maybe not, amortization, balloon notes, etc.).

Am seriously looking at renting out single rooms, student style housing, only not for students.

The best way to help yourself get oriented is to simply take some time, perhaps over a weekend, and drive and walk the neighborhoods. 

The city in itself is dominantly rental oriented, I think like 66% atleast with a fair amount of rental properties regularly.

Green is almost invisible against a lawn. 4x4 posts with 2x4 stringers and a varied styles and dimensional lumber as a cap rail looks decent, green wire looks like it is set into a frame in each section.

I do like your style.

It really comes down to your lifestyle, your management style, and the particulars of your area, IMHO.

I'm looking for input on a deal I have found recently. What are some of the pitfalls people have experienced investing in condo units? This would be my first investment property so I'm looking to start small and work ...