I work primarily in Marion County, so I am of course more comfortable with Oklawaha, Lake Weir, Summerfield and Belleview.There are still some deals that can be found around the outskirts of the Villages and you will never lack for tenants and/or buyers.I would stay within a 15-25 minute drive of the school, (in any direction) look for 3/2/2 cookie cutter homes.

I should clarify...that is your basic cookie cutter spec house in Pac NW. 

I currently work in sales in the oil/gas industry (I know, I know - it's a controversial industry, but it's been good to me), which I started out of college 14 years ago, starting working on the drilling rigs and working my way up.

Your payments on the combined rig will be way less I'm sure than your rent in the trendy neighborhood and if your work is 100% remote then why tie yourself down immediately?

I feel that I already have an edge against the cookie cutter agent.

@Cutter Davidcontracts don't need to be notarized.

This entire scenario is pretty much the cookie cutter example of most deals that I see.

With a standard cookie cutter cabin it can be hard to separate yourself from the rest of the pack in that area.Good luck and keep us updated on how it goes!

Charge Aggregious Acquisition Fee(s): Charge said LP's high acquisition fees to compensate for your "expert knowledge" or cookie cutter 80's-90's vintage "value add" multifamily deals. 

Permits that cost 50k, licenses for everything from hair cutters to plumbers.