Both buy and rent.  

But you need to make sure you're buying correctly.

I bought my first rental property around my 18th birthday and also got my real estate license around then (all while going to college, trust me it was a little busy).I kept busy buying properties while I was going to college (UWSP).

Typically when a purchaser buys a center there is roof warranty that transfers to the new buyer.

Maybe selling and buying an SFR is your best bet.

I've run into this on several occasions where the seller wanted to buy a new house and the old loan was still showing on their credit. 

What's the best strategy to get a good fix and flip opportunity in Colorado Denver area?

If you're looking to buy turnkey, you might find a property that was previously used as a short-term rental (STR) but underperformed due to poor management or only seasonal use.

Hi all, I'm buying a new construction via a 1031 exchange as a long term investment property. 

If you buy condos within a new program, the developer may be able to finance though.