I also thought of renters as people who are basically poor and can't buy a home. 15 years later I think that's funny.You can look up demographics, but I don't think it will give you the clarity you are looking for.

Some are basically renting out bed space and require tenants to sign an agreement to stay clean, and be tested upon request, with failing the test potentially leading to immediate eviction.

It’s flexible and can help you fund deals quickly.Lease Options: Similar to “rent-to-own,” you control a property with minimal upfront costs and can potentially get a cut of the appreciation if you decide to buy it later.Lines of Credit: If you already own a property with equity, a HELOC or business line of credit can give you accessible funds for down payments or renovation costs.House Hacking: This might sound basic, but if you haven’t tried it, it can be a fast track to building up rental income and experience without a ton of cash down.

That is basically an extra tax return, legal fees for setup, bookkeeping costs (if you aren't doing it yourself), possibly an umbrella policy.

That is your interest cost basically.

@Jon Taylor I agree with those basic generalities.

This way, I can go through and calculate basic ballpark.

Learning the basics of property-related tax on your own can be helpful, especially if you’re interested in the long-term benefits of real estate investing.

I have looked at some of the mentorship programs out there, but am hesitant because most are preaching the same basics that I'm already familiar with, and more importantly not familiar with the local market of where I live.Would like to create some relationships with wholesalers, realtors, etc., that are familiar with Houston and it's surrounding areas. 

Excellent, well-written post @Will Gaston Not sure if/when there will be an oversupply of the student apt complexes but I'd def agree that there will always be a strong market for SFH or basically any non-apartment style housing right around USC.