@Joel Owens Didn't know some universities had the first right of refusal on land close to school.

I consider Property A an "A" because it is in a "recognized" school district, established neighborhood, homes are well maintained and manicured, close access to shopping, entertainment, freeway, etc.

And many don't like to change schools mid-year when they have children in public schools.And the renters that ARE looking, well they might have issues so you have to be cautious.

My original plan has been to purchase a town home in Texas and then live in it off of the saved up cash flow while in school so that I can essentially live there free.You said in your post that a conventional loan down payment was 3.5-5%.

Hey everyone,I have been lurking for a while, so I thought I would finally step out and introduce myself.I am a seventeen-year old home schooled senior.

We have decided to make the minimum monthly payments on our school loans, for much of the same reasons you already listed.

Since 70% of people are retirerees, I wasn't too concerned about jobs in the area, however here's what is going on according to city's chamber of commerce:major public employers are school, library, post office, county government; major private employers are Safeway, a few copper mines, real estate.

Also - check your local real estate school.

I am currently in school with six credits left on my Business/Entrepreneurship degree, and would like to add to this education with real world experiences.

I helped and encouraged her to go to school and get a job in the medical field.