Is renting in college just throwing money away? Can buying real estate while in college actually build wealth?

In this episode of The College Real Estate Coach, Vikki Grodner teams up with her husband and finance expert Ken Grodner to break down one of the most important decisions college families face: Should you rent or buy in a college town?

They cover:

✅ How monthly rent compares to mortgage payments

✅ The hidden power of principal paydown

✅ No-money-down and other loan options (USDA, VA, FHA, etc.)

✅ When it makes sense to rent first, buy later

✅ Why buying young is a wealth game-changer

✅ How parents can invest in their kids’ futures (literally!)

✅ And the best strategy to start building equity right now

Whether you're a parent, student, or new investor, this episode is packed with actionable advice that could change your financial future.

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📩 Got questions about real estate or physician loans? Drop them in the comments or connect with us directly!

Want to learn how you can capitalize on real estate in a college town? Contact us today! Vikki Grodner - 205.422.9713

Can a TikTok hustle turn into a thriving interior design empire? Yes—and CJ Zucker, owner of Ambyanse Interiors, proves it. In this episode of The College Real Estate Coach, Vikki Grodner sits down with the creative force behind some of Tuscaloosa’s most beautifully designed homes and Airbnbs.

🎙️ From California to Idaho to Alabama, CJ shares how a bold DM to a TikTok influencer catapulted her career into luxury real estate design—completely remotely. Now based in Tuscaloosa, she reveals her top design tips for:

Creating tasteful, high-performing Airbnbs in college towns

How to style short-term rentals without “throwing up Alabama”

What to prioritize for functionality and style

The one hack she uses to make student housing feel like home

Why knowing who you're designing for is just as important as what you’re designing

Whether you’re a real estate investor, parent buying near a college campus, or a design lover dreaming of your next project—this episode delivers real talk, practical advice, and a few design secrets you’ll want to steal.

🔗 Be sure to like, subscribe, and check out CJ’s resources below!

Instagram: ‪@LifebyCJ‬

TikTok: lifebycj

www.Ambyanse.com

www.instagram.com/ambyanse/

www.facebook.com/people/Ambyanse-Interiors/100087298757299

📞 Contact The College Real Estate Coach team: Vikki Grodner - 205.422.9713

Are you a medical student, resident physician, or parent trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home during med school or residency? You’re not alone—and this episode of The College Real Estate Coach is your ultimate guide to making the smartest financial move in your medical journey.

Join real estate experts Vikki and Ken Grodner as they uncover why buying real estate during medical school or residency can be a game-changer for your financial future—and how doctor home loans (even with high student debt) make homeownership possible now, not later.

✨ Inside This Episode:

✅ Should medical students rent or buy?

✅ How physician mortgage loans work (even with student loan debt)

✅ Low- and no-down-payment options for doctors and healthcare professionals

✅ Why lenders love working with med students and residents

✅ What makes Birmingham, AL a top housing market for doctors

✅ How to turn your first home into a long-term rental investment

🎉 BONUS: Behind-the-scenes of our Match Day celebration at the Birmingham Zoo, how we help medical students transition into homeownership, and what lenders, sponsors, and housing experts are doing to support new physicians!

👩‍⚕️ Whether you’re starting med school, about to begin your residency, or a parent helping your future doctor settle into a new city, this video is packed with real estate tips, financial strategies, and proven pathways to build generational wealth.

📲 Contact The College Real Estate Coach Team for Personalized Guidance: 📞 Vicki Grodner – 205.422.9713

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with other medical students, residents, and physician families navigating the home buying process.