Retired Air Force originally from Compton, CA.I wish you all the best in your investing journey.

Hi Hannah, glad to have you as part of this community! 

Well, you have several months from the time you graduate to the time you start work.Make as much bank as you can in that period. 

@Wells H. you can spend DAYS driving through Detroit!

Flipping could also work if you want to be more active and use hard money to get in with less cash upfront.What feels like the best fit for you?

If you are working as a sub for me , you are interviewed , background checked , proof of insurance , license , EIN number etc .Sure hiring a illegal from a parking lot can be cheaper ..............Until they are not , they get hurt and file a claim against you , they screw up the job and it cost more to do it over than do it right .

you just mentioned buying in all cash using savings. 

As an STR/MTR host & co-host in Metro Atlanta, I think self-managing in a tourist area can work well, especially if you automate as much as possible (smart locks, dynamic pricing, messaging templates, etc.).Since you're just getting started, focusing on a turnkey or lightly updated property might make the transition easier.

High rental demand base, loads of blue collar jobs supported by industries like logistics, distribution, medical and medical device industries, and soon Ford will be opening their $6billion plant 20 miles outside of Memphis but that area will pull employees from all over the Memphis area.reach out if you have any questions!

Thank you So much Ashish.