Solid 2-4 unit properties are so scarce in these areas (~21 sales in last 12 mo between the 2), the market simply doesn't allow a buyer with a low downpayment to enjoy any "income" out of the gate.

Enjoy your $3 million home with that weird guy living in your backyard forever. 

You can reach out or send me an email I enjoy helping other investors, sharing info and talking REI! 

Or would I be wiser to wait until I have a 9-5 post college and just enjoy these years and hope market conditions become more favorable?

BP Community: Hope you’re all enjoying the bear market!

But really enjoy busting the clays.

Enjoy!

Maybe you are really handy and enjoy putting in the sweat equity.

Check your lease to see if there's a section that addresses "quiet enjoyment".

Real estate investing has become a true passion of mine because I love the idea of taking a run-down, neglected property and transforming it into a home where people can truly enjoy living.