Had to rip out a bunch of tiles the next day to re-do when I noticed that.Another big mistake that I always seem to repeat is hiring my high school students/wrestlers (that I coach) to help me paint.

I was unable to find out how many students commute from outside the area.

I'm not aware of laws but why would anyone waste their time and participate in an auction knowing redemption can stop the sale any minute while you are bidding on it?

I do have two car loans and a small student loan, that I am paying down as quickly as possible and hope to be done with them in the next couple of years,Outside of the home and the auto/student, I have no other debt.Although I am anxious to get started, my thought is that I should probably wait and try to get out of my current home and downsize.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookYou might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

My name is Euan Swan and I am currently a student at Indiana University.

@Chad Clanton is correct, though – it's not required to view investments, participate in discussions, or otherwise interact with the site.  

Do not blame the market on your lack of participation.  

You could try prospecting to the students, but generally I dont think it will get any better there. 

If you had 30k in the bank, a SFH with a VA loan being rented out (currently about 80k of equity), and current income of about 10k + 19k rental income a year while being a student for another 3 years?