I read an old version.My experience with college students is not extensive but I would say the biggest downside is the turnover.

What would you say was your single biggest thing you learned from this process?

And of course letting him get ahead of you on the money gives him less incentive.

From there, incentive will drive action.Still working through this problem, trying to think outside the box.

Marie Poe 's response about giving an incentive.

I am feeling like the world's biggest sucker right now, and I would feel so much better if I were not the only one.

and if so, how long would you hang on to the house before doing this, because seems like when you pull the house out of foreclosure, the bank has no incentive to negotiate a discount.

It needs a little TLC, three units are being renovated now, the tenants biggest complaint is the parking lot.

After about two years of inactivity and REI study, I developed a strategy almost identical to @Andrew Cordle in that the biggest hurdle to rental properties is capital.I want to actually Invest, and build my asset column, not simply boost my income statement in the short term with a pure fix-flip approach.

I offer move in special or some incentive if there's an issue with filling vacancy.