Yes....apparently @Jonathan Greene and I have 180 degree views on how to get the best BFYB. :-)It can work either way or many other ways to be honest.

Hello, I am a student-athlete at Ball State University and new to the real estate investing world.

My twin brother and I will be graduating with bachelors degrees in finance this December from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.

I also have my degree in real estate finance from SMU.

I'd say stay around the university or medical center, but you'd have a hard time finding a property that cash flows at 8% interest.

Quick thoughts on the markets you're considering:Knoxville, TN: Growing, affordable, and a strong university presence.Huntsville/Montgomery/Tuscaloosa, AL: Huntsville's got tech, while Montgomery and Tuscaloosa have colleges.Asheville, NC: Popular tourist spot, but competitive and pricey.Akron, OH: Affordable, but keep an eye on the local economy.Irving, TX: Part of DFW, so a big market, but prices are higher.St.

Joe, I see what you’re saying to some degree, but it’s hard to fathom that you buy every property you make an offer on.Did you mean that you make an offer on every property that meets your buying criteria and you only look at the property after you get it under contract?

I am currently a student at Texas A&M University and I am very new to real estate investing.

UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE TOWN?

That sure beats months of snow and 0 degree weather you see out east.