Home ownership rates always seem to hover in the mid 60 percent range, which means 30-something percent of the households in the US are renters. 

Preferably sell for a 50 percent discount to me.

The one percent rule tottally applies in the Triad  As for small multifamily (duplex, triplex etc) they are few and far in between although don't let people fool you, they do exist, they are here and I have seen them.

We (you) already know that a high percent of new businesses fail.

They give loans up to 70% with no requirements for your records and they will finance 100% of a flip if you want to give them a percent of the profit.

They blame tenants for rodents when there are holes in all the walls and screens where rodents get access to inside the home.i find that a very high percent of landlords hate their tenants with a passion.

Perhaps the building codes have become more restrictive over the years.My grandfather built three homes in my lifetime. 

They also have pickier tenants, more rapid turnover (these people are able to buy their own homes), and rarely meet the one percent rule. 

But, you want to get the most out of a good learning environment as you can and I see this RE as a distraction.Further, at your age, I see no downside to getting an education, if you can - other than of course the cost (but research value of college over a lifetime if you are struggling with that).

Then they slam you with another course or "membership" where they say that they'll do everything for you and you'll be a "lifetime partner" ... this partnership will cost you 20-40 thousand dollars.