@Luke Johnston slightly off topic: I have the greatest respect for and have partnered with real estate brokers who have been experts in their field and a true asset.I think the approach you suggest is penny wise and pound foolish.

I'm a 23 year old recent grad and am currently working as a field service engineer in the Phoenix, AZ area.

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I'm a 23 year old recent grad and am currently working as a field service engineer in the Phoenix, AZ area.

@Sharon MillerIf it’s student loans and the renter is a professional in that field I think it’s okay.

Common enough in O/G development between drillers/operators/field services/refineries.And you should familiarize yourself with the Texas Business Organizations Code. 

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In places like Ohio (and probably Iowa) field mice look for a warm place in the winter.

I’m closing the end of my school year where I will hopefully land A lucrative position relevant to my field of study that can fund real estate investing in the future.  

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