Get something simple, but durable and don't get anything that requires a water connection.

There are a lot of people here on BP that can mentor you, some may do it for free, others will likely require you invest in their program.

I'm a college student going into my sophomore year and I just reached the age requirement to take courses where I live!

Non owner occupied and that will require 25% down

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Never sign an NDA to go see a property, some New Western franchises required that, not sure if all do, but that is a crazy request and uncommon in the wholesale space.

@Harjot Khangura @Eamonn McElroyIf he files jointly with his wife and his wife does the 750 hours/year required for the Real Estate Professional tax status that would be legal and the unlimited depreciation defensible, right?

You will need to check with your state's laws regarding how much notice is required.

For mortgage debt, the following additional requirements must be met:the party making the payments is obligated on the mortgage debt,there are no delinquencies in the most recent 12 months, andthe borrower is not using rental income from the applicable property to qualify.

MANY folks will probably tell you "its a business" and to issue whatever "pay or quit" notice your state requires as soon as payment is late.