No room, then I question how serious they are about training...and you need training....real estate school teaches you laws, contracts, and concepts. 

My current situation - I have a FICO of ~630 (no late payments or derogatory marks, just credit card debt from school). 

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

You're goin' old school. 

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.

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

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. 

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

I'm currently a senior in college and am on track to graduate with a bachelors in facility management this upcoming spring.

We love the schools in the area.