Fix it up really cute, and rent it out as a short term rental.

My family of 7 is supported by my full time graphic design job which (when you factor in the hours commuting) has me gone about 60+ hours a week. 

As a graphic artist, I can make marketing materials, but without something to market it's not terribly useful.I'm not trying to be negative (or positive for that matter)... just trying to make a realistic evaluation of what is possible.  

@Brandon Hall,Again, the total scenario cannot be easily summarized, though it can be depicted graphically.

We put an offer in on a cute 3 bedroom 2 bath house that was around $80,000.

When my ex-husband and I first got married we bought a duplex in what we thought was a cute neighborhood in Sarasota.

Beyond BP two local investor groups I'd encourage you to check out would be www.RosevilleMeetup.com and www.sacramentorealestateclub.net.I have an off-market Duplex in Sacramento that is currently being remodeled... it will be cute but July-August is a little too far out.  

FYI - this listing just popped up in Gentilly...https://www.redfin.com/LA/New-Orleans/3533-Clermon...cute house, decent location, good price if you aren't scared of rehab.

i'd love a storefront in an up and coming area. when the downtown is cute/cozy, allows for tables on the sidewalks, and young people are present, those can be cash cows! 

Lol I thought it was cute!!