Pay a tad bit above the minimum on the the student loan, save as much as you can now for a SFH that you can flip or a duplex that you can live as owner occupant. 2-3 years down the road, you should be able to sell the house and profit 20k or so from it to greatly reduce your student loan.This was my plan last year but i landed on a gov't job in my field which though the pay is not great there are other advantages like qualifying for student loan forgiveness which states the rest of my loan will be forgiving after making 120 qualifying payments or working in the public sector for 10 yrs. 

I will pursue this sector of real estate investing despite the bad rep "wholesalers" have, because people like me and you can change that if we are committed to being ethical and honest.I am in Virginia as well and would like to add you to my network, message me if you would like to do so.

Investing in dividend stocks offers several advantages, including:Passive Income: Dividend stocks generate a consistent stream of passive income, providing regular payouts to shareholders.Diversification: Dividend stocks can be easily diversified across different industries and sectors, mitigating overall portfolio risk.Tax Advantages: Dividend payments are often eligible for favorable tax treatment, enhancing overall returns.Potential for Capital Appreciation: Dividend stocks may also experience capital appreciation, leading to additional gains over time.However, dividend stocks also carry certain drawbacks:Fluctuating Dividends: Dividend payments can vary or even be suspended depending on company performance.Market Volatility: Dividend stocks are subject to market fluctuations, meaning their value can rise or fall significantly.Limited Control: Shareholders have limited control over company operations and dividend decisions.Single-Family Rentals: Building Equity and Cash FlowSingle-family rental properties offer a distinct investment approach, providing a tangible asset and potential rental income.

Over the past decade, the City’s economy has diversified its commercial and industrial base through a variety of industry, trade and tourism sectors, while the significance of the textile industry has declined. 

@Stephen Moore I organized and ran the Tax Sale Auction for Marion County, Indiana for a number of years before getting back into the private sector.

Everyone goes about this business differently and there are definitely opportunities for both sectors in Philly. 

Apartment property sector demand can be threatened by a booming market in single-family-home sales spurred by low interest rates, weak demand for apartments due to a struggling economy and job losses; and overbuilding

However, all private sector jobs are short-lived.

Without new companies moving into the city and creating replacement jobs, the only jobs left will be low-paying service sector jobs.

C.A.R. has worked to put together a broad coalition in opposition to the bill including almost all sectors of the real estate industry.AB 1771 also does nothing to ensure that first-time or other home buyers are guaranteed access to homes, nor does it create more housing opportunities.