It will take work and dedication but could also be much more fruitful then a part time job on campus.I wish that I had gotten my Realtors license while I was in school.

I would not put my eggs in this basket if you are planning on doing a 203k, you may be setting yourself up for disappointment or failure.  

Its been a busy side job but very fruitful.

Very accurate, nothing wring with buying right and later enjoying the fruits of your labor.

i agree the Forums or this post may bare fruit for you.

We could wait it out until late summer/fall when he applies for jobs to see if he gets something in his current field or extends in the military to POSSIBLY get a mortgage but I don't really want to put my eggs all in this basket. 

Gather the reputation that the tenants best interest, as long as their piggy banks are oinking, are kept in mind, with a fruit bowl as a welcome gift. 

I wouldn't have wanted all my eggs in that basket.

Don't have all your eggs in one basket, or one apartment complex...

You are in a great situation being ambitious, young, single, no kids, and flexible ... yes, starting out is very difficult as it can take years before you start to see the fruits of your hard work, especially before you lock down your first investments; just have to keep at it and have faith that your hard work will pay off in the long haul, so long as you keep at it.You mentioned sales ...