I'd focus on agent outreach.

His words vs actions don't line up and I'd say he is full of crap

I haven't talked to him in a while, so I'd need to make sure he's still doing all the same things.

Tampa seems like a really good market, I'd want to know how bad insurance is there however. 

I’d rather break even or even lose a little today than have that lender ask for a big pile of money in 15-16 months when the balloon comes due.

Not to boost myself up but I'd put a lot of effort into a kid if he approached me as I once approached others.

I'd search in/around campus for a 5 BR and see how hard it is to find one.If scarce, I'd start w/ 5 BR listing first.Some additional tips here:Nearing 1,000 College Students: Here's What I've Learned

I'd love to connect with you and see if we can partner for the SoCal market.

@Joe S. has the correct answer, but I will modify it slightly - "choose a degree that makes good money" but also that you are interested in or enjoy the field of study - I'd rather make less and enjoy what I do for my W-2 job than make a bit more and be miserable.   

However, I've got *a lot* of equity tied up in it that I'd like to deploy elsewhere