Of course these properties are old, and require more maintenance than others somewhere else would.What I'm getting at is that my skill set, my area, and my mindset regarding investing complement each other in what I've chosen to do within the field of real estate investing.

It is better to create a system to narrow the field of properties, and then run the math on the ones that fall into the narrowed criteria.

And your career field is a huge plus, as well. 

Straight to the point : I am a college student looking to expand out into the field I am passionate about,Real Estate.

@Patrick Martone this is a good question that you should field to some local commercial brokers in that market.

We and most QIs don't prefer this because its always best to match the deeds as closely as possible since the first person looking at you return in an audit is a field agent of very limited experience.   

Also seems like a smart idea to meet with some professionals in this field early next year (closer to the time of getting things going) and get some specific advice based on the complete picture.

The thing is I'm pursuing a career in a field that makes money but won't make me happy.

Short of a specialized career field, college is a waste of time and money. 

My name is Venita Hunt, purposely keeping my photo identity for now due to I'm in the healthcare field and just want to take precaution.