Among other things I own multi family and student housing near U of A. 

But U earn it when your owning rentals no question.. 

What areas would you recommend <$250k/u all in?

I have owned 3 brokerages over the years and starting out with your warm market is usually best.. get some income coming in experience etc. and then decide if moving is going to work for U.. 

Just hung a bunch of signs last night in the cold feeling like an fugitive hiding behind trees, lolBy u mentioning commission though I assume u work as an agent and don't mean earnings from wholesaling, correct?

I have found some attractive properties near Marywood U. that would provide decent cash flow.   

However, my standards are pretty high and I would like to avoid some of the less than desirable areas and college students (U of A).  

I'm confused.Looking at a deal that is tenanted would be great cash flow.Then on 3rd yr owner occupany it. ( medical office)How would u analysis this deal?

@Jason Skelton I can give u a few #rs but it will depend on what you’re buying?

they are now tenants in sufferance you evict them.. they have NO redemption rights. cash for keys as you noted can be the best avenue thoughwhen I was in my heyday of buying 50 plus a year at the courthouse in Oregon ( same rules)I always knocked on the door though and tried to establish report'e I rarely had to evict but some took a while to coax out 2 to 6 months I could have evicted and got them out in 3.. but then u risked them trashing the house on the way out..