Child moving to College

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First time total newbie at this. First Post

Have many close friends that are contractors and can give very fair pricing on repairs and maintenance.

My child is moving 1 1/2 hours away for college.  I am thinking of purchasing a property that he can live in and rent out extra bedroom(s) to roommate(s) or find a duplex where he can do the same and have a separate unit as well.

I have a real estate agent in the area that is helping me look for properties.

I can pay cash for the property but I am not sure if that is the smart thing to do. I could finance as well. Looking at BRRRR and rental tool

Any help suggestions recommendations are greatly appreciated.