Lastly, keep an open line of communication with your manager so they feel comfortable bringing up concerns or bigger repairs.

Leveraging a HELOC (home equity line of credit) could allow you to invest in multifamily without completely draining your savings.

I also have a $50k line of credit I can tap into when needed that will grow as I keep growing the business.Right now my rent is about $1700 where I've been staying for over a year, but really wanting to trade that for a mortgage and start building that equity.

A traditional bank will not give a line of credit even if there is significant equity because it boils down to being able to pay back the money. 

I tried changing useful life to 1 year but it doesn't change the line to show as an in year expense.

Relatively low cost means you aren’t betting the farm—really just your down payment.

Take out an equity line of credit on the property that can be sides as the down payment for the primary residence.

You will also want to make sure your fees are in line or below market and your pics are excellent.Check out Tripshock also for tix.Good luck!

Sewer line backup, ordinance & law, and replacement cost coverage are coverages I include. 

Also your plans may change during the next 3-4 years while you’re in school so sitting tight and building your nest egg may be the best bet until you graduate.