I am interested in investing in something a bit more passive as I am getting older and, while I love the real estate asset class, I do recognize the need for multiple streams of income. 

I would get that done before any tenant moves into the basement.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

I am an investor about an hour south of you in Sheboygan County. 

The presumption of most reading this is you mean stocks and bonds and other assets you would buy from brokerage houses.

https://www.treasurydirect.gov...I know you asked about cd's , but the IBond is currently paying 6.8%.

I can pay for all my problems using the cash flow from my current rentals.

Hello I found a property that needs 100k in repairs and was wondering if I could get a loan for an uninhabitable house or should I do sellers financing and finance the repairs?

I start by explaining that they are not abiding by the agreement and I want them out.

I am a huge proponent of buying and holding.