I was also lucky enough to be able to study architectural design at a trade school my last two years of high school and really enjoyed it, however I went on to study business in college.

@Grant Patmon Five deals while in college is impressive.

The sole purpose is to identify and acquire 4+ bedroom properties to rent to college students and collect rent per room (research shows that rooms can rent anywhere from $400-$600 depending on size and condition of rooms/home). 

I've had Mint for a couple of years (started in college) and sometimes dread checking that site since I spend money on unnecessary purchases... 

Another thing is since you are new, you need to practice practice practice.

I'm pretty inexpensive (about half compared to typical small firms) because I also work full time as an attorney, and merely practice on the side to assist with my real estate deals and pay down law school debt (which is mortgage-sized), but I'm also very good (graduated with honors, guest lecturer, published papers, etc). 

I am a recent graduate from the College of Charleston, and now work as a financial analyst for a large multifamily real estate company. 

Is this consider off normal practice or a standard transaction with SDIRA? 

I'm looking at a duplex in a college town.

However, my broker is already urging us (unsolicited) to seek a lower price.So the questions would be:1) Is it accepted practice to change the price if the seller refuses to cure?