Yes, I plan on managing these as I am more than capable of the M&R items and my wife will take care of the administrative items.

IE a primary home is not necessary you should rent all your life and just buy rental properties.others say your primary home is your base that you keep out of business.. and there is just intangables about owning a nice home to live in that can't be measured in dollars and cents.then you have the high apprecating markets were home owner ship and section 129 exclusion for owner occ is one of the great wealth builders in america..

Do you believe that a house that will be 100 sqft feet bigger than the largest comp and also include a two car garage is capable of selling at or above the highest comparable? 

Run a loose ship and you'll continue to have problems.

Hi Ryan, at the end of the day you want a tenant who is capable of paying the rent and will take care of the place.

@Libby BaugherPersonally, I am a big believer in using real estate for its optimum capability, which is....A Tax Shelter Haven.

At the same time, you need to meet your living expenses and hopefully build up some cash which will enable you to take risks when you are ready and capable. 

I feel i am capable to tackle the minor repairs and updates because of though.

Once you get a couple of names, you will need to do your own investigation to make sure whoever you hire is going to do great work for you.Ask the Right QuestionsWhen you are considering a contractor, you need to make sure he or she is capable of the type of work you need.

Income from conducting a business would go on a schedule C, and would qualify as self-employment income capable of sponsoring a Solo 401(k).