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College Towns Primed For 2012 Investors

CAMPBELL, CA-Due to the high cost of student housing, Realtor.com says that many parents are considering buying homes for their students to live in with classmates.

By Natalie Dolce | Updated on August 24, 2012

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CAMPBELL, CA-As parents across the country prepare to send their college-bound students to school this fall, many quickly find student housing can be a huge financial undertaking. So says a recent report from Realtor.com. Because of that, according to the site, some are now considering buying homes for their students to live in with classmates, while other potential investors are looking at college towns for rental properties that’ll deliver a steady stream of student tenants and profits.

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