@Nick WimmelYou can get decent cash flow and demand for rentals is likely to stay strong in the area given the proximity to major job centers in Cincinnati and Dayton

Your job is to serve your client, not to "make" the deal.

My parameters were that I did not want to add more than 2-3 employees, I did not want to give up control over the u;to are yes - no investment decision, and I didn’t want my position to become a full time job.  

One marks up larger jobs, but won't say how much.

Then you have all the TV shows that glamorize flipping etc.. so its no wonder there is so much interest in real estate right now.Then you have the I quit my day job to be a full time investor..

I'd make sure you're very familiar with the university's schedule & event calendar.

By accelerating your depreciation schedules, you reduce your taxable income which in turn increases your operating cash flow.

Other risks, the contractor walking off the job, a storm hitting and delaying the project for weeks, someone breaking into the home and stealing stuff (which happened just the other day to a client of mine), a squatter, or drunk driver driving into the house (happened a lot at my old job as a firefighter lol).

My goal is to continue to acquire more cash flowing rentals to eventually leave my day job and just self manage the rental properties. 

The value of the hotel is based off of how well it's being operated.My advice would be to get a job in the hotel industry.