Ace Your Next Move

“Dorms Are Out, Duplexes Are In: Turning College Housing into a Smart Investment”

Why throw money at dorms or rent when you could build wealth instead? In this episode of Ace Your Next Move, Realtor Thea Marcacci with All Aces Realty Group at Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners teams up with Senior Loan Officer Nikki Power of Guaranty Mortgage to explore how parents and students can partner to purchase a duplex near the UGA campus—creating both housing and an income stream. Together, they unpack five powerful loan options designed to fit different goals: * Three strategies that help parents and students co-purchase while qualifying for owner-occupancy * A VA loan approach that helps eligible buyers maximize their benefits to build lasting wealth * And a DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan for investors ready to step into multi-unit property ownership Discover how this smart move can transform college housing costs into an investment that grows right alongside your student—building equity, experience, and long-term financial success.