Is this is for a large job like a remodel or flip?

When choosing a market, I’d focus on population trends, job growth, rent-to-price ratios, and how landlord-friendly the state is.

median home value median household income Cost of living index Avg rent population Unemployment rate comfort index (climate 1-10) summer/winter Median Age Population growth 2 yrs Recent job growth future job growth population that consists of renters houses and apts avail to rent Average Days on Market (DOM) violent crime property crime

To make it as simple as possible, we're assuming that you are single and have no other jobs, businesses or investments.

I’m hoping to get into real estate investing a couple years after graduating pending job opportunities and funding of course.

It positions us perfectly for the future: energy, data centers, industrial expansion, reshoring, automotive jobs, all of it.

Motivation....they have to have a driving force like:New job in new location, must move before job starts.Life event....marriage, kids, divorce, retirement....must get more bedrooms or reduce expenses.Investor with cash they want to invest...especially 1031 clients.Everyone who is comfy in their house and just "thinking" of moving, is NOT moving. 

What assurances do you have that they will do a good job? 

Over time it can, but you need a job to get a mortgage to buy a rental and most rentals will not make you rich quick.

Quote from @Logan Searles: Hi everyone,As a bit of background: I recently accepted a job offer in the Green Bay area and am finally looking at a definitive path (at least location and job-wise).