But it goes deeper, larger debt loads on non liquid assets requires analysis of cash, use of cash, inventory turn over or how fast we turn over deals or tenants, how quickly we collect revenues, tax liabilities, seasonal changes in those areas of business and real estate that are subject to seasonality (vacation rentals, apartments near colleges or seasonal employment, think motels or restaurants or gas stations and C-stores).  

I'd like to have access to the cash for possible real estate investment, more of a cushion in savings (at ~2%), to invest in stocks, pay for college (in 12+ years), etc....  

Well, the easy rout would be to start calling ads on Crags list and before paying to fill out an application just be upfront with the owner and ask him/her if you can rent there.There are people who will rent to you, but most will run a background check on you.Some will want first, last and a security, some only first and security.If you are under-employed and have a co-signer, its not a lot different than a college rental.I'd say just start calling ads in Craig's list on after another and if someone say OK, and offers to let you apply for a fee (to run a personal background check) then make it happen.https://www.youtube.com/watch?

I'll definitely search for some facebook pages and also on YouTube.Haha a bit like my college education then!

The 6 unit is by a jr college and a cal state.

I was in college at the time and rented the two bedrooms to other students which essentially allowed me to live rent-free.

My son is in high school, and I think when he goes to college, I'll "partner" with him on a place for him to live in. 

For now I enjoy the work (I actually love going to work) and have learned more in 3 years flipping than I have in 4 years of college, 5 years being in design/construction admin, and 2 years as a project engineer then manager for a commercial GC.I value the working knowledge I gained and it shows when hiring and speaking with subs.

Renting out some of the rooms to college kids might be a great way to help offset costs (great idea). 

So I'm a college student going into my final year.