Columbus has seen rapid growth in jobs and population.

If you don't believe me, head over to the BP rental calculator, plug in a $1 million property with very average appreciation and see what happens over 30 years.Instead, look at buying or starting a business.

@Basit Siddiqi hit the nail on the head.

The only difference is that there might be an explainable rationale for holding on to a property, such as a well-founded belief that equity gains are coming (such as owning a house in a rapidly growing area or property where the next commercial boom is headed), whereas with gambling your odds never change regardless of your losses.

Also jobs that can get me a head start into the field and what kind of investment I should really start with.

Not trying to fight with my daughter about it.. however I have a son headed to Miss State, and I intend to do what you have done.Curious.. at what age can someone buy a house?

There used to be one, but normally people post questions in the larger groups and simply add the location (usually Canada or the province) to the heading.

If I could go back to my younger self, I would have told him to "get your head out of the spreadsheet, everything is going to be okay, and buy a nice place in a nice area". 

I know nothing about head homes or government assisted housing however want to learn about it if I know I can make monthly income on it.

They are covering cost of insurance, taxes, utilities and all medical expenses which are rapidly draining their available funds.