There are some very progressive candidates running for the democratic presidential nomination.

It's important that the area has steady jobs/employers, transportation access, and population growth. 

Property looks great but with it steady being sold is it something I don’t know or what????

The seller gets their money at closing, you get your rehab money in draws as your work progresses.  

Since then throughout the remainder of college I began to dabble and read around the BP forums, listened to a few podcasts, watched some youtube videos etc.I'm interested in rental properties, and think I have a good network in Abilene (where I went to school) to be able to have a steady flow of renters to the students and as a bonus, the real estate there is fairly inexpensive so seems like a good place for a beginner.

Make sure to get recent references of completed work, work in progress and ask to visit some current projects.

It seems a natural progression.

Section 8 is great to have in certain markets because you'll have a steady flow of applicants and get paid on time.

I would stop by daily to check on the progress on my way to my full time "day job".

I'd love to follow your progress to see how you do yours.