These are set it an forget it plays. 7.

I also understand accounting and legality may play a role.

Doubtful this scenario comes into play.

If i was starting from scratch, i'd probably start by developing a job skill, probably in the trades like electrician or plumber.

the one that broke even was a fix and flip play that the fix happened but the flip did not work. 

But she takes excellent care of them (even put in a small concrete pool for them to play in during the summer:-).

In Miami, i have my family and also have great opportunities to build a career there from my parents relationships.Now, im not sure if when i graduate, go to Miami where my family is and start from scratch or if i should stay here in boston and continue building relationships to be much ahead when i graduate.What do you guys think?

If this is your first investment and your first property, the quickest way to fail is to create an uneven playing field.

I golf, play a lot of softball, run most days, walk my dogs, do some real estate projects.... stuff like that. 

I also have one neighborhood that I am hoping to purchase an SFH as an appreciation play.