Don't confuse the two.You're 19, good for you to getting involved but keep it trim.

Unlike our real estate investment, there weren’t hefty transfer fees involved in either the purchase or sale.

I am starting to get involved with real estate investing, but I am only a college student, so I do not have the income to place a 20% down payment for most properties.

But actively involved in from 2016-Present. 

Section 8 is best used as a risk mitigation tool for properties in super low income, high crime areas.

Because their investments do NOT have a higher enough ROI adjusted for risk.  

Once you know who in your circle has $ to invest, you then need to understand their risk to reward level so you know what deals fit their bucket.

.- Now Foreclosures may be a good discount but at the same time I already know that there is aLOT more risk to this.I already have a real estate agent, a mortgage broker, and am getting connections to contractors and so forth.My few Questions are:- Do I need a real estate agent in this process for foreclosures?

Furthermore, this is a minor issue that shouldn't require your involvement at all. 

Let the guys who risk their money help you focus on good areas.4.