I manage mostly college rentals in SC and this particular unit is a 1BR studio apt.  

Could it be a boarding house, especially if there is demand from college students?

It started dropping price about 45 days back.Location: Just outside college town - on college golf course - primarily surrounded by other quads.

@DaVina SmithIn my opinion, the best, most affordable way to start learning about Real Estate rules and laws is to take a Real Estate class at your local community college. 

Most community college offers re classes.

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I am 25 years old, married, hold a college degree with a steady job earning $60,000.

Had similar ideas and structure around his investments...Build equity, save for college education for kids, retirement.I'm keeping my full time job but saved up about 14-19K right now to make the move. 

The first thing I'd suggest is making sure you're aiming for the right target- it's a big number but make sure you're accounting for large expenses like college, disability, etc.Otherwise, I'd say you need to pick between what you enjoy (wheeling and dealing it sounds like) or early retirement.

Hey Jason,  I started investing while in college.