My first goal was to get my real estate license to not only supplement my main source of income, but to also become as knowledgeable about investment properties as possible for what I hope to be future endeavors.

I would provide them some information on HELOCs, cash-out refis, and Equity Loans, and provide them with additional research sources, so that they can decide which applies best to their situation, and work with them under a similar idea as to the retirement investors.Would like some feedback, and maybe someone I can bounce ideas back and forth on...

@Joel Falk There's not one source.

Does anyone know any sources to best analyze friendly cities (not most profitable)?

The last thing you want to do is burn a bridge with an agent that might be a good source of leads down the road.  

I've never found a story of someone who has been able to get inside to get the keys out, FWIW. 

PMs can be a very valuable resource for you for a variety of reasons, not to mention they can also be a potential deal source for you! 

@George T.Investing in a syndication(partnership) makes your tax profile more complex.Below are some of the nuances that you may face.1) I got a state k-1 with $10 of state sourced income - Should I file the state return?

Many people decided it’s better to deal with only the student renter, and not the overbearing parent that wants a key, has an issue with the kitchen sink, etc.

Also, here's the critical thing: For cash flowing properties, purchase price is not the key factor, income and expenses are.