It's not money for nothing (and your chix) for free.You will have to spend time working at it.You should ask yourself--is doing the things I need to do to operate this rental business, and taking the financial risks I need to take the right thing for me.Also do you know enough (in your judgement) to be able to start in on this yet.For instance, do you know what a P-Trap is, what about bug control, do you know how to legally evict someone in your town, and do you have money set aside to do this and also to "Turn" the unit for the next customer/renter while still paying the mortgage?

We can't even find a reasonable rental in town...Any thoughts or suggestions will be really appreciated.Thank you

We could build duplex, triplex or town homes.

I just try to get to know them as well as I can and sometimes different red flags pop out, not necessarily faults on their part, but for example one lady said she had $100k in cash want wanted to do a cash deal in her home town for $80k or less (to leave $20k for rehab). 

I have a really good opportunity to scale into student housing in a university town so I would appreciate some suggestions on financing possibilities, little money down is even better but 20% is fine

Old Town/south end of Lincoln Park can be a good option as well as West Town neighborhood.

It would merit figuring out if LR has anything to offer as an investment town, and if so then you may be on to something!

Hi I’m 18 in a small town in Texas trying to get into real estate.

Maybe you could buy a STR in another city or outdoor destination town. 

@Fernando MoralesThe town can make you convert it back to conforming use and can fine you until you get it conforming.