Another downside is some students are entitled and/or not as independent as the typical renter - thus you must account for them contacting you more often if you decide to self-manage.  

The insurance will vary based on whether you need a Builders Risk policy and vacancy coverage (which you typically need). 

I am more than likely going to obtain my license to just help gain an understanding of the workings of the real estate business and laws. 

This typically is investors.

You are typically not going to find wholesale deals on the MLS.  

Learn the streets, the average rents, the typical purchase price, and demographics.

Putting $75k down for a few hundred a month in cash flow doesn't make sense, plus, I lose the equity gain from being 12 years into a 30 year mortgage. 

Good Morning,I'm an agent in the Atlanta area looking to build new relationships and continue to gain knowledge.

Terms on HELOCS are typically 15 years but there may be a 5-10 year interest only period and then the 15 year repayment period.

But, typically I've noticed many of the residential buyers base their purchase on their needs and can let their emotions get the best of them.Both require you to act in the best interest of your client, but there is much more black and white on the commercial side where numbers really drive investment sales pricing and can be influenced by micro and macro economic factors.If I were fresh out of college and living at home I'd get started on the commercial sales side.