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Student Rental vs. Family Rental

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I know student rentals usually have a higher cash flow, but I have had trouble arranging mortgages for them.

I want to get a feel for what investors on here prefer and why?

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@Davinder Hans 

This post may help you get a feel for whether you'd like to invest in them or not:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/491...

I've been doing it for 12 years and currently have ~140 students that rent from me. The management of the property will 100% make or break the deal. Student rentals look fantastic on paper. But operating them is the complete opposite. 

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