You can not gain financial freedom from a job or having a ton in savings.

Right now, I'm planning on trying to get a job at a large commercial real estate broker when I graduate, so I can continue to learn more about the business as I begin to invest.

This is a big job - not necessarily a complicated job, but probably bigger of an undertaking than you think.You don't want to paint darker because darker paint will get hotter, and will then either warp the vinyl (which I've seen all over the place, especially in AL) or cause the paint to flake off - and that's where an inspector or an appraiser will get you. 

Don't marry someone who took 185k in loans to land a job making 45k lol...

My dream has always been to invest in real estate, and I was setting myself up for that financially.

Would you recommend I use a local, Houston-based, accountant (I have a W-2 job here in Houston)? 

If I’m doing my job right I wouldn’t have to say anything because my reputation would speak for me.So you ask, well what do you want your reputation to be?

I think in this case its not as bad as other instances, but am also concerned about any liability for renters learning about previous mold conditions and not having a professional team take care of the job and certify that the property is mold free.Hey @Chris Brown, we haven't ran from the mold yet.

In my view, this is a full time job to achieve a significant level of success.

I may be able to buy a duplex in Tallahassee, Florida and make this model work, BUT I'd be sacrificing my income potential on the front end of things (from my job).