The county charged me $3600 for some b.s. school fee.

Better yet and maybe even for more money see if there is a trade union apprentice school around you where you could learn plumbing and/or electrical and/or HVAC. 

A few aspects of our search:Single family home with 7500 SQFT+ lot size, excellent public schools, suburb life stye, newish homes, good rental prospects, a budget of max $700K.I understand the market is pipping hot right now so not sure what the winning strategy would be but we are open to all-cash buying opportunities if that helps in any way.

I see it as a reason to help by investing in trade schools and providing a sustainable pricing environment.  

Just about five years ago I was finishing up graduate school at Texas A&M and had just accepted a job to teach high school and wrestling in San Antonio.

Do it old school and have a couple guard dogs living on the property.

Highly desired school district, class B+ neighborhood.

The tenant is now in law school and feeling very empowered :) 

I was too busy going to school to be a Physician Assistant and trying to get a high paying W-2 job.

Which for me as a 28 y/o just starting out is good for my level, but now I need to graduate to the next level in order to keep growing.