I grew up in the Northwest for 20 years and moved down to Los Angeles to attend college.

Here's what I know:The city of Corpus Christi has a 3-yr apprciation rate of 5.9%The city of Corpus Christi has a 1-yr apprciation rate of 6.7%Zillow predicts that the neighborhood will appreciate at 7.4% in the next year.The house is on an island, so expansion is limited but has not yet capped as there are still vacant lots scattered in this area.This address is in the best school district of the metro areaThe city experienced 10% net population growth 2000-2010The city's two main college campuses had a combined enrollment of over 22000 students in 2011.The city's top ten employers are in the sectors of military, education, health care, contruction, government, and grocery (local grocery chain headquartered there)The house is a 3 bed 2 bath, which is on the small side of avg for this area.What more what YOU need to know before deciding to invest in this area?

We ended up hanging on to them as long as possible to season the notes for sale and ran for the hills - we did make money.Our problem was that our purchase was on a national level with properties spread all over and this organization had a team of realtors/PMs etc that would sell them for us.

But, floor prep can be pricey as the floor needs to be very level and smooth for correct installation.

What is the difference between 2 and 3 bedroom houses of similar size and improvement level?

I have been researching alot and listening to alot of podcasts and I am really looking into taking this opportunity to build wealth and success.I am currently a 22 year old senior in College I plan on graduating with an accounting degree this upcoming December.

Ok, so I'm 19 and I just finished my first year of College, which I don't want to say was a waste, but I didn't get much out of it.

There is the sticking point.Basically for that level of price increase, you will have to get past the 12 month mark.

It also depends on where you see yourself living long term.If you're going to school in columbia now but plan on moving to atlanta or charlotte after you finish, then I'd say go ahead and buy there now.You're a college kid.

This is a mid level rental - maybe I will just have them do the walls and I can do trim at another time down the road?