If you think you can manage a mortgage, taxes, insurance and the upkeep of a home while paying your student loans then buying is not  bad idea but if you think you will overstretch yourself renting is nto bad either.

To calculate Net Profit, we need to deduct: Construction Financing, Investor Capital, Overhead, Insurance, Warranty, Etc.

There are fees associated with going to Real Estate school, obtaining your license, joining the board and MLS for your area, getting proper E&O insurance and so forth. 

I'm about to stabilize a quad that is now cash flowing (after 8 months) because I appealed taxes (and won), got better insurance, and then renovated 3 of 4 units and brought rents up $300-$400.

Just nature, life NO media of any kind at all. 

@Chungying ChuIf you want more liability coverage, ask your insurance company if you can increase it.

This is a passive way of earning with real estate-based security, protection and insurance.

While you may not have learned much about real estate you have learned a lesson about life and business.

.$140k offer8% interest rate20% down8% management fee5% vacancy5% maintenance 5% cap exI haven't gotten insurance costs yet but it's been suggested that I plan for $2k per year. 

Each has its pros and cons, but starting with House Hacking can be a great way to ease into real estate while keeping your living expenses low—perfect for someone just starting their career.Here are a few suggestions to get started:Education: Books like Set for Life by Scott Trench (sounds like you’re familiar with him!)