I bought an indoor thermometer from the hardware store and gave it to her.

In over 22 years of landlording, we have never met a smoker who didn't eventually smoke indoors once the weather turned bad, in spite of our no-smoking policy.We impose a $50 fee every time we catch someone smoking on our property (inside or outside) or have sufficient evidence to ferret out a confession.

I would like to purchase homes that they could affordably make rent ready, and then manage my properties for me.  

I once had a client who was a home maker with a part time job making $18K per year that we found a SFR with a tenant in place to work for her purchase. 

The bank will be the decision maker in the short sale process. 

If you yearn for the "fresh" air of the outdoors, build a gazebo in your backyard and keep you indoor air clean.

If your portfolio is a good deal you won't have an issue finding buyers.If you truly have control of a package is one thing, if you are trying to play match maker with no real control, that is a weaker position.

@Casey Andersen @David Lavin I assume this is indoor plaster? 

Grannie did pass away :( But about a year before, my mom and uncle had my grandmother ( still a conscious decision maker, but entering hospice) deed the house to them.

You may make really good money this summer (and that’s really good money) but a bank is unlikely to give you a loan if you don’t have consistent income, or a co-signer.So if you wanted to buy anything like a rental you’d likely have to wait until after you graduate and got a full time job.