As long as everyone is happy with what we work out, we can be creative. 

Hi JosephWe can practice with homes in your area.Pick a newer townhouse or semi-detached in your area and send me the asking price and what you think you can rent it for and I will help you work out the numbers.

Now that my life is more settled and routine I'm ready to be serious and 100% dedicated to learning about REI and want to purchase my first my first investment within a year. 

Sure I don't expect it to work out to plan all the time, but having a plan B & C is just me being more prepared for the what if's.

I'm currently in a discussion with a company for 5.5% + $35/hr for routine maintenance + 1/2 month fee for finding new tenants.

You should work it in to your rent that you cover routine repairs and maintenance. 

I left on the 3rd day with 3 houses lined up to offer on if the first choice didnt work out. 

I'd work out some kind of compensation plan before you start sending them leads. 

What types of routine or emergency maintenance will it need (water leaks / exterminator / smoke & CO2 detector maintenance / air filters / gutters / outside maintenance / paint / flooring / refresh between tenants, etc.).

Account Closed true the numbers did not work out on this deal and we lost a few bucks on this deal.