There's active investors in Whitewater and many possibilities I'm sure, for student housing as well as airbnb...But the active investors in Whitewater also invest in Milwaukee. 

For some reason, FICO appears to recognize students loans in deferrment:(Best questions to ask prosepects;1) When are you looking to move?

You leverage low down-payment loans (3–5%).You get lower living expenses immediately, which boosts your savings rate.You build equity while someone else pays part of your mortgage.You stabilize your personal finances so you can buy more property later.It’s the most forgiving beginner strategy in the entire industry because you’re living in the deal and catching problems early.Even in a small market like Pocatello, house hacking works.You don’t need a hot market, you just need a solid buy on a duplex, triplex, fourplex, or a single-family with a rentable basement/ADU/extra rooms.2.

I personally like the University of Toledo area for student housing, which is his bread and butter.   

Investors where looking at areas around the Belt-line, near the airport and homes near the universities for student housing.

Three of my rooms are rented to medical students.

I agree duplexes are inflated and roi isn't the greatest. 4plexes are not that much more and you can use va loan to live there.

I have been interested in real estate investing since I was a student in Physical Therapy due to its wealth building ability and have been listening to the bigger pockets podcast on and off the last few years.

Repair Budget: $45k–$65k to complete construction and finish-outProjected All-In: ≈ $320k or lessProjected ARV: $380k–$425k based on local 3k sf compsExpected Rent Post-Reno: $2,300–$2,600/mo (Hephzibah 5-bed band)Financing Plan100% Disabled Vet → No VA Funding Fee30-yr fixed VA Renovation loan ≈ 6.25% interestRepair escrow to cover MPR items (post-closing completion)Questions for the community1.

Bridge loans can be a great short-term solution, but timing is everything.Have you used them to transition between purchases or refinances?