As of today I own 13 doors; 3 of them UD student rentals and the rest in Wilmington.

You also don't need to do a traditional long term strategy, is there a draw the  area that playing host to a traveling nurse or other professional/student would be interested? 

This wasn’t a commitment to go to college, paid for by student loans that felt like monopoly money.

I am, admittedly, a complete novice but I consider myself an astute student! 

Smaller markets like Ocala, Spring Hill, and Palmetto can be great for affordable buy-and-hold strategies, while Gainesville offers unique student rental potential.

This is defined as 30 days or more, and you will easily find nurses, professors, students, and more than need a 1-3 month airbnb.Speaking of, you could rent the whole space mid-term - and I suggest through airbnb or VRBO but you don't have to use those.

Richmond is a growing market with strong tenant demand from young professionals, families, and college students, depending on the neighborhood.

My sacrifice… no haircuts and no fast food. 1 job full time, 1 full time side hustle. 0 debt at the time other than student loans.

If you're a good student and can get into a good college without going very deep into debt, I believe you should go.

I am starting to get involved with real estate investing, but I am only a college student, so I do not have the income to place a 20% down payment for most properties.