Should I invest in RE while I'm in College?

[Anthony Colonnetta]

Do y'all recommend investing in a SFH in a college town for your first ever investment property? I believe the RE market is close/at its peak and have planned on getting in to the RE market in 3 years once I'm out of college, where the market might have gone through a recession and I can pick up more value in houses. However, if I were to invest in a property now my grandpa (who has lots of experience) has showed interest in partnering with me and I can also talk to my dad about helping me because he is already paying 6k+ every year in room and boards. I want to start investing in real estate ASAP but I don't want to enter the market during the peak and have to deal with a recession. However, since it will be a buy and hold, I could probably weather the storm if there was a housing crisis. Should I be patient and wait a couple years? Or dive right in and gain experience at a younger age? Thanks so much, in advance, for the help. -Anthony