I've been researching and trying to get in to real estate investing since I was a freshman in college in 2005-06.

I'd like to be able to pay for their college with cash flow so I'm in it for the long haul, the kids are all under 3 right now. 

I will give you a shout when in town as I would like to get some perspective on college housing and other opportunities.

I'm finishing up college in spring 2016 and plan on making an investment shortly after, but my summer job for the past few years (and currently) is at a yacht club where I basically help people with their boats and make small talk.

I have been researching revocable trusts and came upon this interesting presentation that advocates use of a living trust in conjunction with an llc as the beneficiary:http://andersonadvisors.com/wp-content/uploads/201...Has anyone used such an approach and if so can they make suggestions of best practices and/or recommend an attorney who understands both estate protection and real estate investing in the Houston area?

Now I'd value it at $140k -- plan on selling this house when present tenants (college students) move out in 2-3 yearsGame plan is to keep it for 2-5 years depending on the market, timing etc then sell when we think we can get $160k or so.  

It requires you to model through the exit of each asset, which is a best practice, in my opinion, to be able to properly benchmark investment opportunities and allocate personal capital.  

Cincinnati has division 1 college football and basketball, pro football, pro baseball, world class symphony orchestra, world class zoo, multiple major music venues, and excellent schools.

I would probably apply for school loans and get a computer science or engineering degree starting first from a local community college to save costs.  

One call to the college off campus housing office will give you all the info you will need.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.