I have too many expensive degrees and this is the one way I imagine that I can really contribute to the family's finances because of my expertise in finance, engineering, construction, etc. 

Someone waiting tables while finishing nursing degree, and had some credit issues, YES, gimmie them, I will happily deal with them, those who give a shat about there lives and are clawing way up.

My name is Aidan Ahern, I'm based out of Stillwater Oklahoma as I'm a student at Oklahoma State University, and I'm looking to break into real estate investing by way of house hacking a small multi-family!

On top of that, you have one of the biggest and best universities in the world here with Ohio State University.

You can have the best operator who has the the highest degree of ethics, and you can still lose your money.

Purchase price: $177,000 Cash invested: $50,000 - Single-family home in a Residential area near the University of Rochester- Purchased flipped home without inspection, many costly hidden issues revealed after closing - Currently rented for $2,200.

On top of that, you have one of the biggest and best universities in the world here with Ohio State University.

I see you mentioned student housing, if you are planning on investing around a college or university definitely check if said university has any information! 

David Columbus, Ohio is a strong market for short term rentals due to the growing hospital systems (new build with over 900 beds), The Ohio State University with over 50,000 students and the young professional population in the growing tech industry here with companies moving in such as Intel: https://www.dispatch.com/story...

However, when an LLC owns the property, it will not be in your personal name, which can result in higher interest rates on financing.This is just food for thought to give you a full 360-degree perspective on the topic.