I will be applying to schools this upcoming summer, interviewing in the fall, and, Lord-willing, finding out late fall where I will be headed. 

Like Marcy i am investing in areas away from there in the better school districts. good luck. 

If I had the chance to buy in 07, 08, and 09 I would but I was in high school.

Roberts High School.

If you're going to school FT do you want to manage this property? 

Quote from @Zach Rumfield: This particular property might make for a good house for professors or staff at Delta State if anyone has connections to that school.

They told him, “We need more 3-bedroom homes near schools.”

When you approach a deal as a relationship rather than just a transaction, the opportunities multiply.For instance, I was once approached by a seller who was the father of a girl I’d gone to high school with.

Any way around paying the very high property tax, school tax etc. in SC?  

Im more a hands on learning definitely and as far as living in a unit i couldn't yet because its out of the kids school district  plus the limited space. but thats the goal, to buy a small air or inn to manage and run for work while still renting in our district and then looking to buy since we're renters again!