I will be attending UNLV and pursuing a BSBA in real estate, but what more can I do to prepare myself?

THIS IS A VERY TRICKLY PROCESS AND THEY REJECT MORE THAN 50% OF W-7 AND THEY HAVE TO BE REFILED....according to my CPA.The tax preparer will need to do a paper filing of the PARTNERSHIP INCOME tax return and it will also be sent to a special unit at the IRS with the investors completed W-7.

another thing to prepare for in additon to the fact that multis are in short supply..... its very expensive around her.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

Can you serve niche tenants, like some organization, that reduces vacancies or pays premium rents for special amenities or location?  

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student or medical housing.

If your lender or attorney wants special add on packages the seller generally makes the buyer pay for those.  

If you are soliciting investors, you will need a securities lawyer to prepare the proper documents to ensure you are exempt under Rule 506 of Section D of the Securities Act.

Ask for Mary Martinez, she specializes in investor transactions.

Can't make any decisions until the property if fully evaluated to see what repairs are needed and the costs of bring it to its full ARV value.We all would do different things depending on our personal goals and ability to finance it.If you are just getting started and have no money for a 25% down payment,wholesale it to someone who does and is prepared to fix the property themselves.If you have the cash,keep it and rent it out for higher rents after you make the repairs.Wholesaling won't get you much money for this property,too cheap.I wouldn't give you more than $1500.00 but others might go to 2 or 3k.It really depends on your current financial situation and real estate goals for the next two years.