Althouhg some engineering roles might not need a degree.Consider going into trade school.

And then hold.To me, I'd suggest you look at smaller towns that have good schools and are close to cities so that you can get houses closer to that 200k or less mark yet still have a shot at decent appreciation and decent rental increases over time.

Figure out if this is an investment or just providing your daughter with a place to live while in school.

The ladies in these small mountain towns are raising kids, cleaning in-between school hours, sometimes even having their kids help them work the business after hours.Before you read, No, we chose not to start a cleaning company and pay via W2. 

Many are currently living in schools, hotels, and other places not affecting rentals, but others are renting.

In law school, contracts is a one year course—for good reason.

I want to begin my real estate journey as soon as I get out of school.

I went to school for civil engineering.

A lot of tenants have come from word of mouth and people bringing in their friends who they go to school with.  

To invest in these markets, connect with investors, research neighborhoods with stable employment, good schools, and low vacancy rates, and leverage local expertise.Good luck!