I have not visited the 1000 W site, but the location is not the best in terms of traffic to downtown.I was surprise at where is was compared to what the brochure words indicated.I have invested in the Student housing offerings of Nelson Brothers.Have you been on one of Leslie's tours?

Can you coordinate non-emergency repairs yourself?

Does negligence equate to an emergency?

If you are expecting that deals will be handed to you just by joining, you may be in a for a surprise.  

Also, I would be surprised they can get a quorum for homeowners meetings without your presence, another fact that can be challenged if/when needed.Good Luck.

Prices aren't going up as much as the amount they try and screw me for lolWe ran experiments and thus the reason for this post heheI get my employees to go in after me and to no surprise it's always cheaper.I dress like S#$% every day and that doesn't work either.I drive a Porscha and once again, it was cheaper when my employee took it in to another shop.Sucks relying on someone else to get basic **** done so I don't get scammed on price.Thanks

When I look at SDAT as well as the home sale sights (zillow, trulia, etc), it gives me a picture of wanting to be all in for no more than 50-especially with the mostly 2 BR houses around that area.It is just surprising to me to see so many homeowners in that area-and still buying there over the years- but zero appreciation or equity to be had after you finish your purchase and rehab.

I bet you will be surprised and can get it sold.

I liked Emerging Real Estate Markets by Dave Lindahl (his books are a better deal than his seminars, IMO), although that focuses on apartments.

Always have a reserve fund in place in case of emergency.