Saying that about Dodge takes a lot - they've come a ways since the casino was put in.Anyways I went on a tangent - but do your homework and check out the short term rental market - maybe buy a duplex and use the other half as a short term rental or a small apt complex if you can afford it near the university. 

Both properties I have been looking at are located within 5 minutes of my university.

Louis has great universities and med centers, plus family weddings and baseball. 

As for the getting started, I started at YouTube University and the institute of Podcast.

It is a piece of crap 1960s condo on the bus route close to University of Texas with coffee shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance.

@Cody L.I’m an accredited investor looking to next work w others here in San Diego.Let’s connect

Originally a 3/1, had been renovated the last few years by converting the carport and garage into 2 additional bedrooms and one bath, resulting in a 5/3 just north of Texas A&M University; renting at $2,250/month What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

There will propabaly be investor qualifications (accredited or sophisticated) but it’s a great alternative that allows folks who want to get out of a participation (hands on) ownership role and 1031 up into a more risk averse large MF building while being hands off.The sponsor will take fees of course like a normal syndication (most likely) and the returns may be slightly less, but you should still share the appreciation rights and ultimately just continue to 1031 up and up.Happy to answer questions.  

I am a Ordained Minister through the online Universal Life Church.

I figure that since the property is a short drive to University Circle, Cleveland Clinic, and very close to universities, it may not be a huge drawback.