I was fascinated by the idea of owning a property and having some one pay you to live there and you make money at the end of every month for providing housing and keeping them happy.

It's not rocket science up here -- just remove everything and replace.

prices up 10% in a market they deemed as "doomed" due to the auto collapse.you will see a lot of double digit increases throughout the country. it's not rocket science...what comes down, must come up.These things happen all the time...ie, 9/11 destroyed the airline industry.

I really just want to pick his brain because I am fascinated by multifamily investing and hope to get there at some point in my life. 

I think its worth taking the time to get more familiar with though, its a fascinating subsection of real estate in my opinion!

I've been fascinated about Real Estate since I've been a kid.

Because that is what you are talking about, when you talk about increasing the rent by $100 and passing them $77 a month in utilities.There is a theory in Political Science called "Relative Deprivation."

I studied computer science and telecommunications.

Its not rocket science, but there are some pitfalls you need to watch out for and its a little more than "hey, sign this" Although, you really could just get a deed executed and own the thing...My advice is like the others, read up on here and check with local investors and/or investor friendly attorneys in the area that can guide you.

I have a science background = I know absolutely nothing about real estate other than what I had to go through to buy my house.