I am thinking I would like to start with a duplex/triplex/quadplex but I am open to your suggestions.I really enjoy making money and have been in technical sales for more than 30 years.

I recommend that you build trust with local contractors first and starting with properties that are move-in ready or just need a little cosmetic touch-up.

The only contractors that you will be working with if you persist in this approach are a) unlicensed contractors, b) new contractors, or c) bad contractors.

You don't need to be a REP to enjoy these benefits.

Or would I be wiser to wait until I have a 9-5 post college and just enjoy these years and hope market conditions become more favorable?

We have a friend looking to buy a mountain home to enjoy but also Airbnb it.

Hired contractors for the heavy stuff. 

Build a strong network of lenders, partners, and contractors to achieve your goal.

I purchased a duplex in Lorain in May of this year and hired a general contractor (GC) I found on Bigger Pockets.

There is a unique tax deduction in the US called a “conservation easement.”It was designed by the IRS to encourage real estate owners to make pristine land, that could be enjoyed by the public, a conservation ground, and thus un-developable.In return, the landowner could treat the act of granting a “conservation easement” as tax-deductible.