I was looking for a property this summer but the time horizon was too short and had to resort to leasing for my final year of school.

So I’m 21 and I have a buddy who has recently got done at school for real estate and he was telling me how much he liked it.

Hospitals and schools nearby can help drive appreciation.

IF they are here for work, check the employer, and they should also have a social security number too...if they are here for school, confirm their enrollment. 

We jumped from motel to hotel till I was in high school.

I’m currently unemployed while in school studying anesthesia for the next few years, but receive some tax free income from the VA.

School District?

Correct me if I am wrong but this is the big chunk of savings that I am missing out on without the homestead exemption and being overcharged for by Escrow: From hcad.org; “ School taxes — all homeowners.

These cities tend to command quality tenants, and they have great schools.

You could even have your parents co-sign on a single family home for 5% down and rent out the bedrooms throughout school.