Put on an addition with a primary bedroom & private 3/4 bath and also a large family bathroom, insulation, drywall, flooring, windows, privacy fence, tore down dilapidated garage.

With rehab, we brought the property closer to $170,000 and added a privacy fence for better renting potential for students.

Ive also asked if they have other previous borrowers that I could talk and was told no for their privacy.

.✅ Location matters: Being near Midwestern University could be perfect — students or staff often like the privacy of their own unit vs. just renting a single room.You’re already asking the right questions — wishing you and your partner lots of success as you find that first property!

We had a common run of back privacy fence never a problem.

It's not very expensive ($50-$150/year depending on the level of service you choose), and it allows you to keep your privacy. 

They provide ample privacy and thick greenery but grow super fast and tall (they face the sun all day with no competition) right now they are at about 10 feet.

Pocket or whisper listings are legal but only advantageous for specific markets or properties, from my experience unless there is a privacy concern or other rationale - restricting public exposure of any listing rarely benefits the owner. 

He has a point about his privacy.

Looking for more privacy in the next one.