I want to have the funds available to deploy when I find a deal.  

I added my latest rental property to Stessa then clicked the button to syndicate with Zillow, Trulia, and Hotpads.

Here's an article with things to consider when selecting a cost segregation company.

FHA Mortgage How did you add value to the deal?

I’m also working part-time and plan to continue my job after graduation to save up enough capital to start investing in real estate.

It's not enough to just show up to the appraisal as an agent.

Im sure there are worse properties out there to start with.

I know we're in a good position because the sellers will now have to disclose some of the crap-ton of problems their place has and the foundation expert said that by refusing to fix the foundation they may end up having to be in a "sold AS IS" position which will drop the value significantly. 

Here's an article with things to consider when selecting a cost segregation company.

Section 469(c)(7) provides an exception that allows qualifying taxpayers to treat rental real estate activities as nonpassive, enabling them to deduct losses against other types of income.