I grew up in construction.

That typically is investors.

On that note, some may see home prices as too rich, may be be moving in a few years, or in a cyclical job (oil, some types of construction, etc), so they don't take the plunge on a purchase...Best of luck!

because I have never used an online background check service like smart move I assumed that the process online would be virtually identical to the paper process that typical tenant would go through when renting any property.

I'm a Marine veteran working in the elevator construction industry full time.

I am a full-time investor, wear a real estate broker hat, and run a construction company with family.   

That typically is investors.

Here are some typical ones:1. subject to my partners approval (your pet rat can be your partner)2. 120 inspection (we have world class inspectors...and they stay booked)3. subject to a 60 year mortgage at -0- interest If these aren't enough you can go to the "wholesaling" forums and find plenty of advice from frauds and scammers. 

I have chosen my niche which will be students flats.At the time I am studying construction civil engineering and I want to buy my first house next year (3 years left of school) in the big well known city among tourists and students in one of the european country.

Six figures" typically means a paycheck over $100,000 a year.