College Investor!

[Blake Jackson]

Hey everyone!!

First off, I would like to say thanks to everyone who constantly updates and responds to questions on this forum. I haven't posted anything yet but I've learned tons just from reading everyone else's thoughts and strategies on RE.

About myself - I am going into my junior year in college and majoring in economics. I've always loved houses, buildings, and real estate in general and I've come to realize this may be the career for me. I live in a college town in Ohio where demand is ridiculously high due to students (most leases on good properties are signed at least a year in advance) and the number of good rentals is finite, so students (including myself right now) definitely pay a premium to rent.

I know I have what it takes - I really want to know everything that goes into evaluating a good rental opportunity. This year is the first year my school is offering classes in real estate and I have signed up for those courses, but there are some properties in great locations for sale and I don't want to miss out!

I am a total newb but any sort of help and direction would really be awesome.

Thanks!

-Blake