I bought it off market at a great deal with a conventional mortgage as a primary residence with the plans to rent it after the 12 month period has passed so I can legally rent it.

I am in University and have my Real Estate License and am planning to work part-time as an Agent once I pass my exam to make connections and to keep learning about my San Jose/Santa Clara Market (plus hopefully increase my income).I am saving all I make at my current job and am trying to understand at what point I can start looking to buy my first Property. 

I pass on lots of stuff (mostly on-market, though) so if we know each other's needs, we may be able to work together. 

Syndication is all about marketing.  

After buying one property how soon can you put yourself back in the market if you do have enough reserved for down payment/closing cost? 

Yesterday come across this great article about STR best college markets  they use data from BiggerPockets Market Finder and AirDNA

The pros are you know you'll get paid and usually you get paid a higher rate than market rents. 

A direct purchase of a rental with no rehab, I would want 10% or greater.  10% would be my minimum in this market.

Examples:- Brokers- Cold Calling- Networking- On Market

the best wholesalers spend thousands or tens of thousands of dollars a month on marketing.