Try to go see their work if you can.Make sure their licenses are current (yes, they'll show up with expired licenses)They'll want some money up front for parts and supplies and to pay their hourly subs/workers.

Question 1.First of all I never ever owned a Property, I don't even know who to talk to or where to go or anything and nobody gives me actual step by step information no matter what I ask.All I know how to do really is Pay Taxes.

I personally prefer 2 bedroom units over 1 bedroom units for a multitude of reasons.Typically more desirable, commands higher rents, less turnover as tenants tend to stay longer, etc.

Unless you are getting properties for pennies on the dollar, someone needs to go look at them to assess repair costs.Came across 2dayblueprint.com (Jason Palliser) in some of my searches.

I wouldnt write it off completely, you just have to go in with your eyes wide open. 

On the other hand, I don’t know if I’ll be motivated enough to go college in a few years, so I might as well get it out of the way when i get back right?

They are not responding and i'm not sure how to go about getting the additional money I even paid them to transfer the property to me. 

As you mentioned, JV may be a good option as there are people with that kind of money who don't have the time to go fishing for the deal.

Any suggestions on where to buy and best way to go about doing this project ?

I’m staggering my loans this way so I don’t have to go back and forth on which way to go.