You must keep in mind the age old adage "familiarity breeds contempt" is never truer than when dealing with tenants.

For example, the relatively new age of homes (the median is only 15 years old, built 2001) means that they will be more modern and hopefully fewer major capex requirements - which is good for a buy and hold investor (not so much flippers who need those kinds of problems to get deals).

I am about to purchase my first home, and I am hoping to live in it, as well as rent it to other college age students.

Congratulations on finding your passion at your age.  

Put me on your mailing list for any wholesale deals.I think you are correct in getting involved in real estate investing at a young age.

I hope to be able to make a deal before I finish the degree though because I cannot wait any longer due to my age, I feel.

Some programs restrict all residents and others allow varying age groups.

Hello, I'm looking for someone who can walk me through investing in real estate at a young age (currently 19).

Here goes.In 2005 at the age of 18 I tragically lost my dad and he left me with a small sum of money.

We are looking at creative ways to improve a community with aging properties and a ton of potential.