The short answer is no,don't do it.You don't seem to be in the right mindset to become a member of my profession which is exactly what it is,a profession and not a hobby to pick up or put away at will.My profession requires lots of time devoted to learning both in and out of the classroom for at least 6 months to earn a license and the follow up sales training at the brokerage.It is not cheap either to get started with all the fees involved.From what you are describing about your personal life,family demands,and interests desired to pursue,I would concentrate on learning about investing in your spare time.Learn how to evaluate property for potential profits after repairs are done.Join an investment club and surround yourself with successful people who have already been through the process.Learn about hard money,gap funding,and what it takes to get the money you need when you need it.

These are houses zoned for very desirable schools as well.  

Tenant's General Responsibilities: Tenant, at Tenant's expense, must:pay any periodic, preventive, or additional extermination costs desired by Tenant, including treatment for bedbugs, unless otherwise required by law;"I would double check, but as long as you have been reasonably proactive to try and help with pest control, the tenant doesn't have the right to cancel the lease for pest issues. 

The lender is then free to do what he desires with the property.

Quang, I feel your pain and frustration, but also your desire and sense of passion. 

Hi Donald,Like most places, Bullhead City has some less desirable areas and some more desirable areas.

Much of the house looks like a dump inside, but it's in a desirable location A neighaboor told me last weekend that the former owner was a "slumlord", known for being overly cheap and not fixing things the right way.

Seems like 3-4 bed /2 bathroom homes / 1000 sq ft homes are the desirable norm in Independence?

@Ethan Cooke From my experience, the most desirable and consistently booked properties in San Francisco are studios, 1, or 2 bedroom units.

Irma is definitely going to effect our market and I have a feeling quite a few folks are rethinking investing in some areas that were otherwise pretty desirable, specifically Riverside and San Marco.