So, I bought a house at 17, just over a mile outside of campus, for a considerably low amount of money. I've done some rehab work and lived in it all throughout college (5 years). It was financially cheaper than doing room and board through UD (Started at 35xx/ semester and is now around 42xx/ semester). For those of you who don't know, UD is now landlocked by Miami Valley Hospital and Oakwood. I've been in contact with the person in charge of housing procurement. They would, realistically, stuff 4-6 people in the house I live in currently, and collect 42xx/semester from each. That being said, I know how much this house is appraised at, as well as how much money UD can make off of it. They would likely sink 20-30k in vinyl siding and windows and the likes to accommodate the spoiled brat ass kids whose parents write checks for every week to party. I would, realistically, like to see 80k minimum from the house, in which UD would regain those losses in a matter of 1.5 semesters, minus utility costs of course. I hope to be able to come to an agreement with UD, as they have no where else to expand except my direction. I would most likely use this money to pay off a portion of student loans, and put a nice down payment on a house. I do believe I will ultimately end up renting somewhere, for at least a year, until I get a good feel for where I end up.