I can get them Free housing.  

That means in 2011 or so (I think that's your earliest data on the chart) there was about a 3.5% annual churn in house sales, whereas right now you're looking at a 3% annual churn.

This house is inside the city limits so we have to pull permits on everything....

The good news is the house appraised 35k over purchase and I had some of closing paid for.

I started out house hacking too (still do) and now I’m a mortgage broker helping others create financial freedom through real estate here in Tampa/St.

People still need affordable housing.

Albany and surrounding areas are great for student housing.

I did a house hack in Columbus, Ohio in 2017

You should develop a policy for whom you will reject and follow fair housing laws.

It's great that you're an alum, you've got a head start on understanding the market and a tenant's perspective.I've been a student housing specialist in Binghamton for almost ten years and have seen a lot of changes over that time.