Most people who don't go to college can not find good jobs that they can buy a home.

I am 59 years old and have graduated from college and got my broker license in 1980.  

The 2% rule is great to get no doubt however it is not an accepted investment criteria that is taught at any of the thousands of accredited universities and colleges much less found in any text book.

Prior to college I knew I wanted to do something involving real estate investing and figured the former combination would be a good foundation. 

Our goal is to acquire a few properties a year with an overall goal of around 20-30 properties and $100,000 in annual cash flow by the time we retire in 20 years or so.  15-18 years from now, we hope the cash flow will cover the kid's college expenses. 

There are also niches that can cash flow in high valued areas sometimes (vacation rentals, short term room rentals to college students, senior housing, sober living or other type of transitional housing, etc.) 

But she is getting tired of me saying just a few more years of sacrifice...Also, just sold my rental property I had in Utah a few months back...bought it while I was finishing college.  

I am currently a sophomore in college and I am interested in investing in a small home located near my campus.

I might even be able to squeeze out more rental income if I get two college kids paying for individual rooms. 

As A Keller Williams Agent serving Temple, Belton & Salado, I am coming across some gems in the true central Texas area.Close to Austin, Waco, College Station, Dallas & Houston.