I also went to college and got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

I went to college, not that it is mandatory, and I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.

I also went to college, that is not mandatory, and I got a degree in business that emphasized real estate.  

@keenan gladd-brownYou've already received spot on advice.Let me emphasize the real time, human to human part of the business.

I went to college, not that it is mandatory, and I got a business degree that emphasized real estate in 1980.  

I went to college, not that it iis mandatory, and got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

One thing I would emphasize is to SCREEN your tenant - if you wait a little longer to make sure that you have a good tenant with landlords who liked them (not just a positive review from their current landlord) and solid financials (credit score, monthly income) you're likely to be much happier in the long run.The type of tenant will have a big impact on your land lording experience: are you replacing the occasional smoke detector battery, or do you have to repair gouges in walls, fix water damage, and repair flooring at move out.  

I went to college too, which is not mandatory, and I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

I can't emphasize enough the importance of physically visiting the property!

I emphasize small projects when a tube or less is required.