I am looking for advice on screening international student tenant applicants.  I own a condo in DC near a Johns Hopkins graduate school campus and have had some interest from international students.  What are some bes...

Here's a 529 plan question for the tax gurus...

I setup a 529 college savings plan for my youngest years ago. She now is in college and earned a full scholarship, so she doesn't need the 529 plan funds for her underg...

Hey BP!Got a question on student rentals for those that have experience in this space. Came across a fourplex in Salisbury, NC that is right across the street from a college. House is move in ready and needs very mini...

I live in a college town of approximately 100k residents + 25k or more students, lately the rental market has been more student oriented and it seems that rents are rising in general. I have had my eyes on a 4br about...

Private student loans: 115k
Public student loans: 113k
Mortgage: 135k
Salary: 45k
I have 2 tenants that slightly more than cover my mortgage of $850. I only pay 1/3 of utilities and like $200 for HOA. I refinanced...

Hello BP community. My wife and I are planning our first big RE investment. We are debating between using a USDA loan for a live in flip or using an FHA loan for a multi-family property. We are located in Charlotte, N...

Hello everyone! Newbie here. I am planning on converting my current home to a midterm rental (it's in a small town but a large hospital system nearby). I am confident it will rent well. I need to move to Milwaukee for...

Without being too specific, here's the scenario for a friend:A young college student wants to buy an investment property; it's a small apartment building with 11 units. Since it's over 4, a commercial loan is required...

I've been stalking the forums for a few weeks now; love everything that I'm learning here!I just received a tax refund check in the mail*, and I'm wondering what some smart people would suggest doing. *Before you ask ...

Hi, Getting my first student housing ready for next academic year and wanted to hear the experience of other who rent to students.Main question is renting By Room vs. Whole House...my place is 5BR/3BA of which 2 of th...