It sounds like your dad is fantastic at working on properties!

We used Steven Lam with the David Greene team here in the Bay Area and had a fantastic experience.

So STRs are still a fantastic investment, but just do a lot of research and look into your crystal ball.Also, some areas that might eventually limit STRs, to some extent, are generally saying that existing STRs will be grandfathered in.....so if you find an 'iffy' area, just get in now....

However, it got to the point that having "roommates" has become a problem as I've gotten older, and I am now under contract for House #2 (also in Arlington) that will have a fantastic mother-in-law suite situation that has a separate entrance.

But if you're willing to cover a portion of your monthly mortgage, then FHA is a fantastic option. 

I used Jose with the Short-Term Shop and he was fantastic!

Austin's prospects look fantastic, with all of the big companies with high paying jobs moving in. 

I've been looking for a way to jump into real estate without risking a bunch of money, and this is fantastic way to do that!

He does mine and is fantastic.

Student Housing is a fantastic niche to be in, but you/your PM has to know the differences from a normal rental.