We currently own two houses and I was looking at buying rental property a few years ago, but then I deployed, so we never put that into action.I have been reading a lot on this site and have taken the 70% rule to heart, among other tips and rules. 

I'm a buy and hold investor at heart and I really need to add more rentals to my portfolio.  

I appreciate the advice sir and will take this all to heart in order to create a successful atmosphere.

Now, I had a new problem - my heart.  

He will be lucky to sell it for 200k sometime in the next 6 months in my opinion. its a large home, a home that would attract a large family if it wasnt for the busy street out front that would stop the heart of any parent if their kid ran out into it. thats ultimately what your trying to put a price on

Currently I am a project manager and senior estimator for a local plumbing company, but my heart is with real estate.

Also, I'll definitely take to heart the words of wisdom regarding tax advice - I'll leave that to the pros.

I am trying to take my interest to the next level by creating an account here on biggerpockets.com, and dedicating my free-time to learning as much as I possibly can about real estate investing.Right now, I am north of Columbus Ohio, just recently separated from the armed forces, lived it and loved it and would do it again in a heart-beat.I did a fair amount of reading my last several months in the service, as well as the short time I have been out of the service.

I can tell you have a kind heart @Michaela Graham !

I think I would have a heart to heart with the sister and find out more clues about the brother.