Hey Colten, Congrats on all the progress.

Your best bet is to get your real estate license, in the future when this scenario comes up you can just list the house for them and collect a fee. 

Please keep us updated of your progress and I hope you hear you around BP forums more often =)

Hello all I'm a avid listener and about to make my first purchase 3 unit hope to mingle and get tips and as I progress give .

Getting a good credit family member is your next best bet

I rate this is my best bet in getting finance, and possibly some guidance on whether the deal is good or not, considering an experienced lender in RE won't finance a deal that looks dodgy.Why do you say I need a LLC to close with a HML?

Yes – and Here’s HowWhen it comes to investing in a mortgage, the down payment is key in making your investment a reality and proving to lenders that you’re a safe bet.

That certainly seems the 'safer (potential liability and risk) bet,' starting out... but I'd also like to see 50%+ placement, vs. 25% (as these people generally want, to OWN!)

Ask them what they would charge, for a couple hundred it may be worth it for them to make up the lease. 8) Any other advises that I didn't mentioned here, but should to know.Your best bet is to read lots of forums and look up the podcast episodes that pertain to student rentals.

If she hasn't given you the deposit back in a timely manner, as per your state law, then I bet you can google her and find out where she lives in some way.