Competition is much lower this time of the year and the election has further slowed down the market, which creates opportunities for savvy buyers.

And I understand that i am college kid with no money or experience but then you see people like Rob Beardsley who dropped out at 20 and bought a 200 unit property through syndication and then you think, hm, maybe its possible.I am fairly new to the real estate investment and what I have learned so far is choosing a mentor and attend real estate workshops then expand your network which will help you to pick up the pace, select your investment strategy and grasp the business model.

This is a great place to learn and further investigate investing in real estate.

Further, he can improve the real property to realize a higher sale price.  

I’ve heard there might be stricter inspections or potential delays with rent payments.Any tips for beginners?

If you're able to look further out for a SFH and rent the rooms out, that might be better.

One tip: don't force yourself to stay in single-family, but sticking with what you know best for now is good.

If I receive an email from one who has followed instructions, I will call them and inquire further. 

If you ever want to chat about the Tampa market or get some tips, feel free to reach out.

The market is saturated with STR's further from the beach and attractions, so my advice is to be picky about your location and underwrite the numbers carefully to make sure the investment will be profitable.