My question is if I were to live in that home for a year, then go to graduate school out of state, is there any exceptions to be able to rent out my home? 

But I do that because I have an influx of around 8% of population sept 1 for school.

I am single, currently working , not in school, live with my parents where I split bills equal with them, rent etc.

The question is should I incur the additional cost of going to online school while I work, or is being self taught still a viable path to employment in today's IT field?

@Lindsey Zibell I would look at the Golden area for your primary: quick access to the mountains, charming quintessential “Colorado” downtown, schools are pretty good and getting better, high chance of appreciation.

I am a recent graduate of UCLA and am currently working full-time in the Los Angeles area.

Prospective Tenant:She’s a single mother of two children who wants to move into the property as soon as possible due to schooling for her kids.

As for the school loans, you should keep paying and I would pay more than the minimum myself BUT if the interest rate is low enough that you could do something else with that money that has a higher ROI than the interest rate on your loans, do that other thing and make minimum payments.

Maybe I am old school, I just can't see getting a great deal at my level of knowledge just clicking away.  

@Daniel Haberkost is it possible to get a loan before I am done with school.