Your name saw this post on The ActiveRain Real Estate Network and thought it might be of interest to you. Please see the link below to review the post.

Virginia Commonwealth University/A Great Investment in Real Estate for Parents.
 
Richmond Virginia has some great investment options for parents right now in the area around Virginia Commonwealth University, the Bio Tech park, and Medical college of Virginia.
 
Some job changes and companies relocating have put some reasonable  priced properties on the market and parents are scooping them up.
it makes sense if student is going to be here for 4-6 years depending on the major.
For first time home buyers (put you child's name on property), the savvy parents can make minimum down payment and get closing cost from seller.
There are also some stressed sellers who need to sell;  they have already relocated to another city.
Several developers are building 600 + more apartments around VCU in the next year, so there is demand; but rent is wasted money.
Purchasing is a good investment. Rent out two Bedrooms to other students and keep one for your student.
Make him or her the manager  and pay them a small sum to manage and write off their spending money on taxes. Talk to your accountant.
Richmond is a great college town. Cultural events go on almost every weekend.
There is the Asian festival, the Greek Festival, the Indian Pow Wows ... more

__________________________________________________
Are you on The Rain? Grow Your Network!