Hi there,In the process of searching for our first rental property and saw a couple prospective properties yesterday.Thoughts on making a currently single family rental into student housing..Current tenants-month to month rent, been there 3-4 yearsHome is in a prominent student housing neighborhood, would increase rent significantly Would you chance loosing a paying tenant to try student housing? 

Hey Zane, With around 200k you can still find some small single family home in Katy, Cypress or Spring.

I specialize only in industrial real estate and am debating if I should stick to industrial or find my way in multi-family investing.

As stated above, we are new investor looking to gain financial freedom and generate wealth for our family.

We are looking to purchase a property that has been in my family for over 100 years.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

my family runs a mom and pop shop at a ski shop in tahoe.

Multi family?

.- It's against FHA rules to use a 203K loan for an investment property, unless it's a 2-4 unit multi family and you will live on site.- 203(k) Loans are for Owner-Occupants- You can't use a 203(k) loan, legally, if you're planning to rehab/rent(not live in) the property.- The Cash Out Refi Seasoning Period is 12 Months.

Amidst a significant downturn in commercial property values, private investors (particularly high-net-worth individuals and family offices) are seizing the opportunity emerging as the dominant force accounting for 60% of deals over the past two years.