If I was starting out today (assuming no family out of college or during college), I would find who ever I liked the most and offer to work them for free and work my tail off until they hired me .  

Buy near universities and colleges.

Peace of mind-maybe, but like COLLEGE, not necessarily the best investment strategy any more.Ryan- most of my stuff is F&C so I have no stress.

Hey everybody,My wife and I are first-time homeowners in State College, PA, and she's starting to warm up to the idea of house hacking.

Hi Devin, I bought my first property when I was a junior in engineering college at The Ohio State University.

You can also explain to the seller that  the mortgage can be split notes, this gives the seller more leverage, meaning they have one mortgage but several notes secured by that mortgage, A $100,000 mortgage could have four $25,000 notes, the mortgagor can sell a note at a discount, use one as a down payment or assign one to their favorite grand son who just entered college, those payments could come in handy.

Of course there is North Georgia College in Dahlonega as well so if it's close to that you might rent it to college students.

I am looking into two properties for flipping, the homes are in a college town.

The best buys are those close to college campuses, but they are rare gems.

Remus, I know Bowie...I actually lived in MD for a bit...long enough to pick up a steal in College Park...Why don't you look up north of Bmore?