Loan to experienced flippers first, watch the renovation process up close (it's a lot different than it looks on TV), then try one yourself once you feel comfortable dealing with contractors, vendors, designing, etc.

I passed my first time out because of all the studying and sacrifice of family time and leisure.

I'm not on a TV Show, I didn't write a Best Selling Book.  

I can't turn off the house flipping/hunting shows on tv.  

Landlord crashed vehicle a block or so away and was rushed to hospital - Landlord died from gunshot wounds. for more info and details you can check our local TV station websites for more details -  

Do I need to join an Investing Group, or attend the seminar's advertised on TV by various Guru's in the industry, go take a realtor course to become an agent?

That along with a solid cash fund I already mentioned for the unexpected, will be the cornerstone of our rentier life of leisure.

Digest that with the pros and cons at your leisure. 

does it include running the cable TV lines?

They provided sofas and a tv for the living room and provide each room with a single bed.