However, I . . . 1) have no experience 2) have only the above books listened to (with no notes to refer back to) 3) would rather spend my time getting started not re-reading, taking notes and guessing as to which foot to put forward first 4) want to have my first house purchased and rehab'd by the spring/summer in order to rent out for fall semester 2022. 

I have finished “The Multifamily Millionaire” by Brandon Turner (about to start re-reading to take in depth notes) and religiously listen to all Bigger Pockets content (taking notes for each interview and rewatching 2x at least).

It probably doesn't apply to your situation since I reread that you have financing, but if you were in a position to pay off your own mortgage you could sell the house and hold the mortgage--essentially being the bank.

Reread it carefully and make appropriate adjustments.

Probably shouldn't conflate the topics but wanted to make sure I had the right audience, apologize if this is a re-read for some.)

I stated multiple times I like both, but don't thin investing for just appreciation Is wise.Please reread the whole thread. 

Originally posted by @Caleb Heimsoth:@Skylar Simpson the app crashed on the first post hence why there’s two  Haha I actually didn't even see that it got posted twice - I re-read my post and the word "chill" was not meant the way it reads. 

Immanuel, I have read it twice and may reread it twice more :).

I re-read the lease agreement I used and the language is fairly generic:"This deposit money minus any necessary charges formissing/dead light bulbs, repairs, cleaning, etc., will then be returned to TENANT with a writtenexplanation of deductions, within 60 days after they have vacated the property."

@Joseph Gambino, ok I re-read the OP and now see that.