In general, though, family holidays don’t bring much demand here in Bryan/College Station.

Since he is a college student, 3x income to rent ratio won't necessary work right? 

Quote from @Blake Anthony Carter:$140k is a solid topline number—we see similar numbers here in College Station.

Overall, I'd say I've been pretty good at making money, but when it comes to investing I have some stocks and crypto, but right now I’ve also got a few hundred grand just sitting collecting dust.My dad is a police officer but also has a couple rental properties with a partner in upstate New York (college rentals).

He's a struggling college student who needs this off his monthly payment. 

Starting early—especially while you’re in college—is a huge advantage.

My name is Brett and I am a college student at Auburn University who is looking to house hack next year.

This matches the curriculum of my first couple Accounting courses I took in college. 

@Craig Cannhi Craig - this type of question gets asked a lot. in my opinion, i don't think new investors should worry so much about the "data," and trying to math their way to a market. instead, picking a market that is close by, or that they have family in, or that they went to college in or have strong ties to, is better. 

So I college buddies rented our Lake House over Labor day and went to a Clemson football game.The guy that rented the house was supposedly a host also.They left the place a mess.