I've been contacted by a few victims, not an easy choice, even sharing litigation costs, you have a difficult to enforce judgment.

You made a choice to go to grad school go with that choice now and leave real estate for later. 

@Jason Smith First point of feedback, there’s not a choice between Sch C or Sch E.

Are there ways to look at these choices that go beyond the tax implications?

It is their choice to go home for the summer. 

Household Composition: 77008 shows balanced demand for both family-oriented housing and non-family units, promoting investments in single-family homes and high-quality apartments. 77063 indicates higher demand for rental units and smaller homes, focusing on apartments and affordable housing options.Despite higher entry costs and a lower percentage of renter-occupied units, 77008 appears to offer better prospects for appreciation and lower vacancy rates, making it a more suitable choice for investment.Greater Heights OverviewThe Greater Heights area (77008), often referred to as "The Heights," is renowned for its prime location offering a blend of amenities, top-rated schools, and abundant job opportunities.

Giving them the 3 choices you noted above should be helpful and keep you on good terms with them.

For the record, I am not in West Gulfport as it says, but since there are only 2 town choices to choose from the dropdown in Mississippi, there you have it. 

Can someone guide if Oklahoma would be a good choice being high on the tornado index?

My agent of choice is Darlene Derosia.