A friend here is finding that the his heat pump is shutting itself off in the high teens, e.g +18F. 

It's not a sexy, and the credit of the tenant isn't as strong, but a lot of the same key principles apply.

I always tell teens that college isn't neccessary but if you want to be successful you must work harder.

As an 18-year-old, your first step is to read this book from Bigger Pockets. www.biggerpockets.com/teenIt is specifically for teens who are exactly where you are right now - the beginning.

Everyone wants to focus on the sexy parts: capital raising or saying they are "putting a deal together".

Had 3 people stop by my rental house to view it: a father and 2 teen sons.

What else is everyone drooling over that might not be as sexy, but has been crucial to their success?  

They can be SO SEXY

Performance - You'll see many celebrity groups buying class-A apartment complexes or new developments because it's flashy, sexy, and elevates their personal brand.

I would like to recommend a book to you that is from Bigger Pockets. www.biggerpockets.com/teenIt is specifically for teens who are exactly where you are right now - the beginning.