But as soon as they move in issues start coming up.

@Denise Supplee and @Arman Ahmed gave good advice on leasing w cosigners, and making the leases individually/severally.Keep in mind:  there are two separate and distinct types of student housing tenants: undergrad and post graduate.What I've found over the years: If you want to deal with adolescent, underage, first-away-from-home students, be prepared for more hand-holding and maintenance issues. 

In many states, the disclosure of an issue or a repair has a 5-year limit. 

They don't let little things from getting in the way and are good at finding solutions, rather than problems.A good broker can avoid deal-killers, like loan amounts or regional lending issues, and can find these lenders that fit with what the borrower is trying to do.

I’ve worked with section 8 for 19 years with no issue.

.: I have had several major, unforgivable issues with both rocket and UWM (missing contract deadlines, asking for a bunch of amends, terrible communication, underwriting dept. doesn’t seem to be in the same universe with origination dept., delaying closing, jeopardizing the buyer’s earnest money, losing the property for the buyer by not performing on their end, dangling a low rate then baiting and switching/ hidden fees, basically terrible customer service all around and over-promising then under-delivering).

I don't want potential expense and delay ~ and the VA may take issue if I'm not living there within 2 months.Your thoughts ?

But as soon as they move in issues start coming up. 

😮‍💨 Woodlawn and Pilsen are strong rental markets — so the real deciding factor is going to be your numbers and your strategy.One thing to consider is that with newer construction, you’ll typically see lower insurance costs, fewer maintenance issues, and far fewer future headaches.

Quote from @Iesha Turner: Yes your so right as far as cleaning issues.