I wound down my computer consulting business and transitioned over the next year to being a full time real estate investor.  

A virtual ssisstant who usually works for you out of this country and will typically be cheaper and good at what you need and you typically communicate with you by the computer.  

I'm looking to do some statistical computing to analyze pricing patterns, demand metrics, bubble risk, etc.Most of the data sets I see out there are either limited in observation or are just downright messy.

In my town I have to go down to their office and search pre-foreclosures on their computers.

I have it setup and tested on my computer desk at my house now.

@Xavier Wharton,Your computer has a bit of a stutter. :-)Check my profile.

My goals in real estate is to grow my & my lady’s REI portfolio & also do some rehab projects as we’re both hands-on people (as a kid I tinkered a lot with electronics, computers, & cars).

and they sit across the desk and plug the numbers I give them into a computer program...just like Turbo Tax.

If the repairs are not computer, You should advise the homeowner to secure a FHA 203K loan, and you be the contractor if you are licensed.

I would much rater sit in front of my computer and invest rather than hassle owning RE, even if it does give a higher ROI.