Lately I've been tempted to flip but I keep reminding myself that steady cashflow in a strong market will ensure a comfortable retirement and will help put the kids through college" haha

Long term rentals, I believe are the easiest, especially in a college town.

I knew I wanted to invest in RE, but at 22 while in college there were a few obstacles in my way.

After graduating college with a degree in both marketing and finance I transitioned to the lending side of the real estate industry.

No difference then going into college or apprenticeship to get your career going or moving forward.  

Example - could you increase ash flow by acquiring a SFH near a college campus but charge rent by the room?

It is the naive recent college grad, who worked for a year and saved up a couple thousands dollar and sees the lavish lives of these syndicators who does.

A young guy I know bought a cute vintage camper, sprayed it black, cut a window in the side and built it out as a mobile coffee shop, which is now parked outside of events and staffed with college girls.

Is the appeal to having it in/near Tempe renting it out to college students? 

I'm a first time investor considering buying a rental home for my daughter and her gaggle of roommates on a college campus.