Real estate investors from a macro level needs to do three things correctly.

Finally, with the use of Trusts while establishing these structures you can add a level of anonymity by removing your name from public record.When I work with my clients to discuss asset protection I navigate with them through: the size of their portfolio, their level of exposure and their future goals.

You should also consider which route will mean graduating faster so you can get out there building experience, which is far more valuable than the specifics of your major.Large commercial real estate investing firms, such as REITs and national brokers like CBRE or Cushman & Wakefield will probably care more about the specifics of your degree and will also offer internships.Good luck in your career! 

Depending on the level of your income, rental tax loss through depreciation may even lower your AGI.

This meant that the appraiser would then take the current rents, which couldn't service the higher debt level.

You have to find another source-either a distressed property, something you can improve and up the value to another level, or perhaps develop relationships with brokers and wholesalers who will bring a deal to you because they know you as someone who has the ability to close.

Neighborhood doesn't look like a war zone, the $25k in likely rehab may care some people off as an investment in this level of property. 

At the end of it all, we both came out ahead, his task was done faster, and I got a bunch of new insight to real estate investing.

So doing it this way shortened our learning curve and helped us scale a lot faster.

You are looking at about $250k-$275k for a piggy back 2 level Townhouse.Ray