Sometimes it’s strategic SEO, and sometimes it’s accidental.

The most important aspect of investing is that you KNOW the area that you are investing in. 

But if it is, I don't see the upside to a buyer not using a buyer's agent -- it likely won't cost you a dime, and you will have someone guarding YOUR interests, and handling the coordination of the many, many aspects of the transaction to ensure a smooth closing. 

Another important aspect is marketing and leasing, cannot make money without a funnel of residents.

Google Strategic Property Management in San Antonio. 

It’s worked out well, but just make sure the tour is detailed and you don’t miss any aspects of the house that the tenant will feel like they need to see. 

I am completely disconnected from all aspects of managing the property, which is a beautiful thing!

One way to learn about some specific aspects of real estate is to get a part-time job at RE related industry, like property management company, book-keeping, financing, virtual assistant, anything you can have time to get into along with your schoolwork, even if you have to do it for free. 

Without going into detail, I cashflow $550 per month on this house.When her lease is up, I do want to increase her rent by 100-200 but to be honest, the human aspect of me is battling with the business side of me.

Love the honesty on the emotional attachment aspect.