I started to study the Kansas City market, and although I found the older neighborhoods charming (and dirt cheap), with their small town America feel and huge lots, many of the schools have terrible ratings, with the basic test scores in the pits, and bullying and disrespect for teachers rampant (tho that's pretty standard now). 

As a student and young minded, I'm thinking why would I want all this debt over my head and would it be worth in the long run when I am 30.

Is this a student rental?

Squirrel Hill and Shadyside are further away (short drive), less of a student presence, however you won't likely find anything there in your price range unless it's the shell of a house that needs EVERYTHING, they are some of the most expensive neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.

However, not only do I have no down payment, but between student loans and my car note, it will be six years before I’m able to START saving a down payment.

What is the best way to begin investing in mobile homes in college town that already has a predominant number of mobile home park for students?

More importantly, how will the mentor know if he has a great student?

This would be an October rental, so probably not a student rental? 

Like you I had no student debt.

Offer a 10% discount to a selected group, like teachers or firefighters.