So, when we chat about different Neighborhoods and properties, we're on the same page.References are nice, but why would they not screen the references first, making them useless?

I had to remind them a few times of deadlines but they did a good job overall.

It is a nice cabin, but it will not produce good return. 

Since I’m still in school I don’t have much money, I’m trying to learn as much as I can about real estate so that way once I get a job out of college and a steady income I’ll know what to do with my money.

Here is a nice article from Biggerpockets for MTR 101 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-to-invest-in-medium-t...

Get a stable income, job and start with going the simple route.

FHA is unlikely to play nice in this situation.Bank statement loans might be an option for you.

I do know managing more than 1 property is a tall task unless that is pretty much your job. 

Nice to see that you are active in the forums.

The influx of tech jobs, manufacturing, mining, and Californians there is a strong population and combined with limited to no multifamily new construction we expect a severe housing shortage.