Do not anticipate homes to appreciate much more we are almost at the peak with increasing chance for a recession in about 18 months per Wall Street. 

I don't see signs that 98277 is nearing a price peak.  

This is near the peak price.

There are areas of buffalo that are closer to a “peak” but many areas are far from it.

I bought at the peak in 2006, immediately became underwater on my mortgage with the rest of America after the crash.

Anywhere in the GVRD is already at it's peak, in my opinion, until the next run.

They make great money with the home share license, especially during peak times like Grandma's Marathon and Bentleyville. 

Real estate for the past few years has peaked my interest, and I have been utilizing Meet Up to meet with real estate investors in the area as well as the BiggerPockets podcast and forums with other readings to self-educate.

I came across something that really peaked my interest and was wondering if there was a way I could make this work.I am a college student with little to no money and have a bunch of friends who are trying to live in an off campus apartment next year.

If I were you I would obtain your real estate license and dive into a field within real estate that really peaks your internees (i.e. real estate agent, property manager, or even get into bird dogging for a flip investor while selling real estate on the side).As for now, gain as much knowledge as you can in all areas and when the time is right jump into a new position within real estate.