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Welcome to BP, and congrats on getting your degree!

:)A college degree is still worthwhile to have, as is a W-2 job, at lest in the beginning, so stay the course.  

Laziness does not play into my hesitation of pursuing a degree.

The lead laws vary by state but there is a federal lead law. 

So, to some degree it seems like they are shedding those markets where they don't see good growth over the long term.

Your private money is going to vary.  

I am 19 yrs old, in school pursuing to get a degree for business management. 

Rentals are one area where the little guy can still compete with the mega corps and large apt complexes, often winning over some choice tenants with personal service, flexible terms, and small touches...Just a few ways, off the top of my head, that I think we can gain a competitive advantage over more rigidly run large complexes (though all markets vary, so these are based on my experiences)....) flexible terms (I offer a six month or one year lease; of course, most six month folks renew, but some like the flexibility; some large complexes are "one year or nothing" in my market..)) new mats (inside and out of the doors; bath, even runners or area rugs in high traffic area for vinyl plank flooring)...while they add some "wow factor" and look like gifts, there is self interest at work here, however, as the matting greatly reduces wear and tear on my flooring.) pets on approval ( I have some of the best behaved canine tenants imaginable, and their high quality tenant owners stay long term, are respectful, and pay well,yet are often shunned by many "no pets" larger places)) small (tax deductible) $20 gift card at holidays ..

It seems to me that the more people move here, the more jobs they create and so the growth feeds on itself to a certain degree.