Brand new to Real Estate.Currently about 40% of the way through an Alabama real estate license course.I'm initially from western Chicago suburbs and am graduating from the University of Alabama in May.

Why try and put $5k-$15k on 40 properties a week, that you will never even touch?

I have several rental properties, and I am inclined to not run background or credit checks on students that are in professional graduate school (medical,dental, PA, optometry, etc) because I know the requirements of the school will not permit students with a criminal history, and they are funded by loans or parents and don't have much credit history anyway.  

I will be sure to be in touch upon my arrival.

I am having trouble finding any deals, all the big wholesale companies around here are mainly in Pensacola :/  But mainly I am looking to get in touch with some local investors and possibly learn how the market works around here and how to locate good properties.

I recently finished a MBA degree and have been renting while working full time and going to graduate school.

Placing good tenants is the most important thing you can do, and part of who ends up applying for your property will depend on where it's at and how you've positioned the unit in the market (pricing, finishing touches/amenities), and that will be the case no matter what kind of property you're considering.Hope this helps!

It has a more personal touch.

The main thing with marketing is multiple touches.

I have a great commercial lender I can put you in touch with.