There are many factors to think about and it could cost you plenty more than you would save if you were to represent yourself. 

Everyone traveling the same conversation path together versus having a tangential conversation down several different branches seems more conducive to learning and even exposing someone going to post an answer to a new idea.Lastly, this feels optimized for a mobile experience.

Keep in mind, it doesn’t mean utilities are free, simply factor it in to the rent and make potential tenants aware that utilities are included when marketing.

(location in TX will possibly affect your financing b/c of market factors).  

Lots of factors at play here... how many units are you looking to buy?

Any legit lender would welcome it and we always want to expose scammers and time wasters. 

I am possibly looking at the Pittsburgh market, as it is in my price range but obviously there are more factors that go into a strong market.

Do you do this after the fact or during the process?

@Stephanie Ro I actually went for a condo because of the best money for the bed/bath combo that is the largest factor in price renting to students, and also exterior maintenance and landscaping and being able to offer a pool/volley ball court/basketball court that checks the boxes for the kids. :)

Several factors make this work.