However, after reading, and reading, and reading some more, I'm thinking of changing that goal to not only be able to pay cash for a home, but to also build an income stream through rentals. 

The thing about a house in a heavily wooded area is that there is a never ending stream of mice looking to get in.

Always consider the source.Hateful tenants are generally by nature outside the normal stream of society.

What I have observed in several instances is that people are really not purchasing an investment or a revenue stream.

To break through this initial struggle, stay positive and rely on that network of contacts you have been building.Look for Multiple Streams of IncomeNew investors generally want to be in the rehab world.

He keeps his income stream without having to manage the property anymore, you get the property and can upgrade it.If you can successfully upgrade one unit and the exterior and show the increased rent follows, it might be easier to get an investor to help with the others.

I was not required to get a permit because it was not a new  build and wasn't close to a stream.  

Basically, I'm taking a leap of faith, using lessons learned in "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" to hopefully build a passive income stream. 

Also a lot of time spent trying to thing of other passive income streams along with jobs that I can do from my computer at work, which have evaded me thus far.The question I have for you all is a list of the pros & cons of gaining my real estate license to use on a part-time basis.My job is flexible in that I can leave the office to make appointments nearly any time of the day and am able to answer phone calls.

Generate multiple streams of income.