Should I look for a duplex, where I live in one unit and find someone else to rent the 2nd unit, so I can start my investment portfolio or should I just continue to rent until I'm fully educated on Real Investments and then make the transition?

I have been working with some Atlanta rental property owners (with units in prime ATL locations) who have been looking for an experienced professional Airbnb rental manager to take over the management (they are looking to transition units from long-term to short-term rentals).If this is something that you think you might be able to help them out with, send me a message or give me a ring, and I would be happy to see if I might be able to get you in touch with the owners.

Wrong wire nuts for transitions to copper?

If you don't have a property you can clearly transition, and are just buying because things go up.. 

Even if there is money left over, it's a very low return on a 200k property.However, there are a lot of caveats as to why I believe this will work for me.Self managing = zero management costsProperties start in good condition, so I can minimize maintenance costsI plan on selling properties in less than 5 years after purchase to further decrease likelihood of large capital improvements becoming necessary.I have reserves in case large costs come up, as well as a 30k credit card if stuff were to really hit the fanI invest in a transitioning neighborhood, in a transitioning city, in a high appreciation state.I start with added value on day one.

Simply inform S8 that you, unfortunately, aren't going to be able to make the necessary repairs in a timely fashion but will be glad to facilitate her transition. 

I am interested in House Flipping for income initially, then transitioning to Buy and Hold for long term passive income and equity.

@Robbie Reutzel, glad to hear the transition went well!  

There are transitional lenders if you need that one day money.

In my previous situation, we built bridges, small health clinics, and schools from ground up, currently we do tenant improvements, so still, even with my construction experience previously, there is still a transition/learning curve.