I'm not opposed to investing in Ashland, but Huntington would be my first choice due to the population, demand, growth, college, affordability, and the list goes on and on.

Lessons learned?

I'm currently doing my due diligence on a multifamily that's located within a college campus. 

Yes, it's plenty of demand in royal oak and ann arbor is a college town, so you shouldn't have any problems there!

Lessons learned?

Or would I be wiser to wait until I have a 9-5 post college and just enjoy these years and hope market conditions become more favorable?

Definitely, a lessoned learned to not do that at any point of the project.

My name is Dayton Bishop and I recently graduated high school and currently attend the college of southern Maryland.

Some background I am 21 years old and in my Jr. year of college.

However, if they move in after the 20th day of the month, I require them to pay a prorated rent or the first month and the following month's rent before occupancy.I learned my lesson about 15 years ago.