@Tim Marshall - Joel brings up critical issues. 

Apartment buildings are a more advanced (and often higher-stakes) strategy than single fam/small multi-fam, so it's a good idea to get some REI experience before jumping into apartments.Not only will the experience of operating a smaller property be absolutely critical in helping you eventually manage a larger property, but that experience will also make you more attractive to potential investors or partners--if you decide to go down that road....and, as others have mentioned, study up on all the resources (podcasts, articles, youtube videos, etc.) related to whatever investing strategy you're pursuing, and start attending your local REIA meetings.

Not positive on the Airbnb aspect, no one I’ve worked with has purchased for that purpose so I don’t know the legalities, sorry! 

Although, one aspect of student rentals I certainly need to understand more is how COVID has impacted rentals in Stevens Point. 

I really enjoy the aspect of helping investors since I have lost money in the past when investing out of state. 

Without extensive experience in all aspects, the estimates on each piece would be educated guesses at best.  

Another critical factor is your lead quality.

That's the teamwork aspect of real estate investing that I love, and a way that we all help each other achieve more together!

I really do it for the lend-ability of a W-2 job (I usually buy with HM and refinance) and the educational aspect. 

@David AlmasyI am amazed at how many people changed what you asked, not a lot of critical readers.