I think if our RE can take care of what she makes annually ( shes a teacher, so not too much ) she can stay home and passively manage tenants. 

GautamWow, you should be the teacher here.

I mentioned this in one of my classes recently and the teacher said he thought that was brilliant!

Not every cash buyer is as interested in discussing real estate online as our fellow BP members.In fact, I believe BP is a meeting place for the students of real estate and the teachers of real estate (the seasoned investors who share their valuable experience here).

I've seen people willing to volunteer their services to a teacher; I've seen people willing to scout deals in return for teaching; I've seen people willing to barter other services in return for teaching; etc.What are you willing to offer?

After doing more reading and even walking into a couple of financial institutions, Mike's Wah wah wah (Charlie Brown's teacher) actually began to make since TO ME!  

Summer vacation started today (I am a high school teacher) and I'm sitting here with my 6-week old son (first child).This is the first summer I've had in a long time that I'm not rehabbing a newly acquired rental (or turning over a few units) and I'm thinking what to do...I do have a downpayment saved up so I'll jump on a good deal if one comes around soon but I'd like to start a new indexed investment for my son.Maybe a 529 savings plan or custodial brokerage account (UGMA/UTMA).

But the best teacher is experience, as the saying goes. 

Find the person who has the heart of a teacher and will school you on all the finer details. 

Experience is by far the best teacher, though some of the advice on this site has been invaluable. 5.