Are online webinars as good as in person meeting? 

And what does your lease say about storing personal property in public spaces?

I was selling my personal home.

I was selling my personal home.

Your accountant/cpa will be the best person for to advise  

Couple options that might be viable for you (I don't know all of your circumstances)- BRRRR into a DSCR by creating equity; partner closely with a lender before starting on this to cover seasoning and other requirements - also this will only work for an investment property, not a primary- bank statement loan/1099 loan may work if you can put at least 10% down and want a primary residence - will depend on how you're operating and a few other variables- seller financing; find a seller willing to carry a note for a few years- co-borrower; someone with decent income and credit who will be on the loan with you- DSCR purchase; be prepared to put down at least 75% or your rate/pricing will be horrible (70% is better); many lenders will have experience requirements; investment property only- find a private lender willing to fund the loan you need- get a salaried job relevant to your college coursework; your fico is strong and you have some cash, so househacking could be within reach via Fannie/Freddie multifamily purchase; get a solid workup from a competent lender before going this route as employment history will be touchy with this routeHard money can be used for an acquisition and rehab, but make sure your takeout financing plan is bulletproof before getting hard money.I'm originally from Baton Rouge.

My personal opinion of values is that if you're looking to get a predictable return on investment that you would be better off buying a legal duplex.

There is a way to check if one or the other fits your style and goals and has content that is actually solid information.

You're absolutely right; it's crucial to have a solid financial foundation before diving into real estate investments.

My personal investment philosophy would avoid leveraging my primary residence unless I had plenty of reserves to ensure I would be covered in that kind of situation.