If it was a science then we would all have the ability to avoid bad things happening to our portfolio.Best bet: Develop your investing criteria, goals and objects and then concentrate on 1-2 markets.Wrote a helpful blog post on how to select a market: Choosing the Right US Real Estate Market To Invest In: The 4-Step Guide to Success

I would recommend you connect with @Tim Swierczek, he can help you get your finances figured out so you can purchase a place.I would say your best bet is to graduate college and get a job in your field. 

Your best bet is to consult with a lawyer in your state (and perhaps in the state you're going to operate in if you're going to be investing out-of-state) to help you work through the options and find what will best meet your objectives.I wish you the best of luck in your journey!

DELREIA FB page is your best bet for DE info.

@Ashel Fernando Mckees Rocks is probably your best bet for getting a quality property in that price range.

We're in one of the healthiest markets our nation has ever seen so a company that is losing money is not a good bet.

I bet a contractor could look at a parcel of vacant land and tell you  how much it would cost to build whatever. 

Nanaimo and Port Alberni are going to be your best bet for affordability. 

He's probably your best bet to chat with on private lending. 

And when rates rise, bonds value decrease - I still bet they will go up more than down.