That said, it can be done and done successfully if you plan in advance, build your team (contractors, subs, back ups, lenders, credit with suppliers, escrow/title, real estate attorney, mentor, etc.) get educated on finding (marketing) for deals, rehab costs, locations, market data (like crime rates, school ratings, population growth, job growth, etc), specific market insights like what is most popular and sells for the most in your area, etc

Appreciation here is likely driven by demand for established areas and school districts, which likely isn't the <$250k stuff.If finding cheaper stuff was my priority I'd probably look out of state.

I've found a potential tenant with a kid who wants to rent out the house during the school year.

Both are on autopay, have insurance, keep their places clean, and are civil to each other.The upstairs tenant is a school teacher in her late 40's. 

There has been a run on gas and food, and schools are closed for the week. 

We love the schools in the area.

Nothing in stone right now, since I'm still in school, but preparing for after graduation (6/2025). 

Locals who live there and are right on top of these lower end units can make a go of it but out of state very tough unless you buy above the median price point of a given MSa and in the best school districts full stop.. this is where your best tenants will be.. houses are interchangeable.

Hi, Im a recent high school graduate who has decided to take on realestate investing as a career.

nice - any reason why you are committed to selling it when finished with school vs. turning it into a full fledged rental?