Quote from @Kellyn Cameron: This is not an exact science.

Definitely an art more than a science.

Quote from @Patrick Buntubwimana: The 50% rule, 1% rule, 2% rule, or any other "rule" is not a fixed science.

Apartment investing is not rocket science, and it is a learned skill just like any other.You need to select a market to invest and begin to build out your team members, especially brokers.The fact that you have a stable financial situation is key when you start.  

And many of these firms are hiring talent of all ages, but in the area of robotics, sciences and other technology fields, a lot of young urban professionals are coming from CMU and need places to live close to these businesses.

I am currently a sophomore in college working towards my bachelors of science in business analytics and marketing.

Apparently, he checked into it and agreed, it's that simple. 1031 into something smaller is a little more complex, but not rocket science either.

Its not rocket science, find a prop lock it up, find a buyer. just know what the reno will be 

Light sanding does not impact the structural integrity of structural wood.Following that, a treatment with Kilz or Fosters encapsulating paint on the structural wood is OK as that will ensure that any hyphal matter that you missed does not become further airborne.Mold investigations and remediation are a science.  

With all the variables it's more of an art than a science I suppose.