Syracuse U requires freshmen and sophomores to live on campus, and the area where the students live off campus is limited to a few blocks comparatively.

Suspended LTR depreciation/losses often aren’t lost, they can carry forward and may be released when you sell, so the “can’t use it” point may be overstated.Real estate sale taxes aren’t just 15–20% LTCG: depreciation recapture, possible 3.8% NIIT, and state tax can raise the effective rate.A 1031 has strict deadlines (45 days identify / 180 days close); if you need more time, consider reverse 1031 or a more passive “parking” option like DSTs.STRs can potentially offset W-2 income, but it’s more complex than “100 hours”—material participation rules and documentation matter.Cost segregation can be powerful but only if the deal supports it; it accelerates depreciation and can affect future recapture.Consolidating into fewer properties can reduce operational risk, but watch market/regulatory/insurance volatility.Best next step: compare hold vs sell taxable vs 1031 with full tax/return components (recapture, NIIT, suspended losses, timing risk).Always consult with a CPA who specializes in real estate.

So find those somewhat near you, the ones doing well, and see what you can do to compare with them.

Whether it’s calculating percentage gains or losses, comparing past and current values, or checking simple forecasts, online calculators make market information clearer and easier to interpret for traders, students, and everyday readers following financial news. 

This rate differs considerably from what I was expecting, but given my inexperience I can be sure I’ve been comparing apples to apples in my research.  

This can materially alter opex compared to a multi-family building that requires snow removal, common area cleaning & utilities, pest service and other misc. opex items that may not apply to SFH'sThen there's the reliance on self-reported data from individual investors, many of whom self-perform work, defer maintenance, or ignore routine capex items that prudent real estate operators treat as ordinary annual expenses.

I’m curious about whether these deals are offering better yields compared to institutional paper. 

.➠ Lenders:DTI is a simple equation that compares how much money you are obligated to spend every month to cover your debts with how much money you are bringing in.

Quote from @Brandon Lee: For investors who’ve used different capital sources—at what point did private money start making sense for you compared to traditional financing?

You will quickly see how you compare in all those categories.