I’m open to any advice, educational/shadowing opportunities and of course, support from the community on this adventure.Thanks for everything so far!

@Paul Timmins thanks for the response, few things:1) thanks for the advice I will check out the REI groups for sure2) I will make sure to search for HUD homes, as I am open to purchasing distressed properties.3) When you say student housing, are you referring to a specific program with the university where you are some type of preferred vendor of some sort, or just renting to kids in general.?  

THERE IS no funding like that it does not exist for RE investors.. the ONLY 3 % money  is for the very wealthy that put up their securities as collateral and then borrow at 1 over libor.. so you have 5 million in securities at one of the big houses and they will lend you 2.5 mil at 1 over libor 2 to 3%  but that its.So here is what hard money is universally around the country so as @Aaron Mazzrillo suggests instead of scratching your head and thinking your going to find some unicorn HML.HML rates are 10 to 14% on rate and 2 to 4 points .. usually need at least 20 to 30% in cash into the deal.. one year terms.. etc etc.. once you establish yourself with these folks over time.. the cash needs can drop and rates drop a little.ON the west coast were we have a VERY stable RE market and TONS of money chasing deals.. you can get HML for 1 and 9  1 and 8 sometimes.. 

Good afternoon everyone, My name is Russell Ballard I'm 18 years old and currently a full time student at the University of North Texas.

I'm considering a deal that is walking distance to a university in a great, quite rental street.

My agent even points out what amenities will command higher rents and what portion of the fee it takes to support that. 

With the IRS-approved 401k documents, EIN and support from a self directed 401k provider, you'll be able to open brokerage and/or bank accounts for your 401k and invest into the assets you'd like to have in your retirement account whether traditional (such as stocks) or alternative (such as real estate).While you will not be able to setup the Solo 401k yourself, there are more cost effective providers out there.

@Joshua D.Congratulations and  liked the idea of working on flips to support your buy&hold portfolio.

They said some of the beams under the home & supporting pillars need to be replaced. it will cost more.

She is in nursing at the university of MN and is finishing her internship.