What metrics, tools, or websites are used to measure these?

However, I love learning and networking with others, so my major question is what can a future college graduate with not enough money, tons of debt, decent handyman skills, and a solid knowledge of running real estate numbers to aim for preferred ROIs, and a few more traits do to benefit someone else?

A repeal of this act would allow any local governmental body in the state of Illinois to implement rent control measures on residential or commercial property leases.

If it's one bounced payment, then that would seem like an extreme measure.  

Is this good to begin with or should I aim for a higher percentage? 

@Kyle Marsh if you are aiming for student rentals, I would say the premium rent comes in when they can walk to class.

We are specifically aimed to work with investors and help them achieve their life goals (yup life!

My first suggestion is to go ahead and get familiar with the jargon early, it will allow you to retain information easier and it will give you a leg up if you're aiming for an entry-level position in REI (this gets your foot in the door and will make it convenient to build connections).Try reading some bestsellers like "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" that help break down the terminology and give some starting guidance. 

You still want to aim for a similar equity margin as you would get with a flip, especially if you plan on using the BRRRR method.

My aim was not to get her to leave, but she’s become so hostile I don’t want to lose quality tenants that I’ve worked hard to place into the rental units.