Larry Bird will tell you to lift the ball to the side of your head, focus on the rim, and follow through....but go do it. 

I specialize in investment real estate and see about 40 or so deals a month, most of which are off market.

You can find one that specializes in STRs. 

Longer min for peak season, holidays and special events.

This can result in properties acquired at or above market value, inflated projections on returns and cash flow, and limited support for essential aspects like insurance setup or LLC formation.In contrast, focusing on providers with a specialized approach to a single market can offer significant advantages.

I would recommend speaking to a CPA that specializes in Cost Seg.

Foreclosures will be on the rise within the next 12-18 months for sure.But, they keep their internet, their cable TV, their special "it's for me" drink at Starbuck's. 

Without REPS status (or unless you’re operating short-term rentals under the special STR rules), losses from rental properties can’t be used to offset W-2 income.Short-term rentals and REPS each provide a way to use real estate losses to offset other active income, but they each come with specific rules and challenges.Even if you can’t use the losses right now, they don’t disappear.

Usually this ends in eviction as they didn't save their rent, they spent it and are too far behind to catch up.3) Tenants will make claims they had special deals with previous landlord - usually these are lies.

Hire a top notch management company who specializes in student housing.