You don't need an agent to buy or sell land (I almost never use them), but depending on your level of comfort with the process, it might not hurt if you can find one who specializes in land transactions (hint: most agents deal with homes and dwellings, and these are not necessarily the most qualified people to advise you on vacant land transactions - as land deals have their own unique set of issues).2.

He mentioned purchasing a rental property for his child to pay for their college.I was wondering if I should purchase a home, put 20% down in safe yet high price area, and rent the home in hopes of selling it in 15-20 years to pay for future large expenses.

For child support. 

@Sarah Klein it depends on your budget and the extend of flip work you are comfortable with.  

If you do not feel comfortable with the Recipient seeing your bank statements, you can send them directly to your loan officer.BORROWER/RECIPIENT:1.

Im 24 years old with a credit score over 760, I make a little over 100k a year at my job and I can comfortably save about 40k each year.

Your best bet is to really research markets you feel comfortable investing in.

I think it sounds nice and clean and comfortable-right on trend. 

If you are more comfortable with a lease that you created (b/c you know it's a good one) that shouldn't be a problem, but a MTM would be sufficient with a note that you are waiving your normal lease requirements due to their long history of good tenancy etc.

Because of Ogden's progressive planning & zoning and comfort with higher density projects (second only to Salt Lake), we are seeing a bunch of 10-50 unit multi's going up all over town.