You will probably be handling more tenant disputes, talk the tenants through gaining their footing in the world again with money, bill paying, interacting with the general population, etc.  

The increase in property taxes, insurance, and maintenance/wear and tear may erase all of your gains and more. 

You’re able to learn the basics of a real estate investment with lower risk and build equity at the same time.With 5% down, returns on cash invested could be huge when you factor in the appreciation gains.

Compromise with your parents — save up from working and then invest in a home near the college you’ll attend and house- hack it, renting out the other rooms and gaining landlord experience while earning a degree.

Despite the challenges, many investors see the potential for capital gains as outweighing the operational complexities.

This also allows you to be involved and gain experience for the future. 

The $10,000 course helped 90% of the students feel more confident and they gained $80,000 in equity by the time the year was over while the $2000 course only helped 50% gain $40,000 in equity but limited the loss to only $2000 if they didn't do anything with it.  

IF all projections are met and the property is sold after 5 years it will be about a 10% annual return after all capital gains taxes are paid. 

@Peter Trifan what are you hoping to gain from a course - actual builder knowledge or just a license?

Make sure that whatever deal your looking at, you have the cash to enter, and realize your probably not going to receive back that equity + the gain on investment via appreciation, until you sell.