I can't afford to enter the areas where the wealthier students want to be, but I'm trying to stay out of the ghetto areas too.Maybe that helps you some.If you guys have more questions I can try to help too.  

Large scale real estate investment requires the participation of multiple professionals with the investor as more of a "cattle-herder" vs. a milker.

The good news is we are a nation of LAW and thus she should be able to get some relief from a 2nd year law student I would think.

In my class C rentals near the campus which only come with a basic stove and a frig, my student tenants are not like that. 

Friday morning (10/13) I get on his website, (now that it’s working), and find no calendar for students (There was no information provided on how, when, or who was to initiate contact), only his “introductory call” schedule, and schedule a call for 330 that afternoon as it’s listed as available on the schedule. 330 comes and goes, and at 420pm that afternoon, I get a text from Brian asking If Im available 3-4 hours from then.

Still, I think 60 minutes with a local REI pro is pretty nifty prize to win and, even if he does pitch you at the end, chances are still good that this guy will talk your ear off about REI if given a chance and an student eager to learn. 

It is possible that RTO might be legal in Wisconsin provided their law would allow a licensed lender to participate in this type of activity.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

I had some students do a couple of flips that went really well.

Being college students we don't exactly have any real disposable income after paying fixed expenses.