Left my previous job as school administrator due to medical leave of absence for the duration of 5 years.

I have been using lots of online databases (Realtor, Zillow, Trulia, Craigslist, etc.), but none of the online inventory in my target markets (Aurora and Elgin, IL) really works as a buy and hold investment.

You'll be good to go without any additional administrative burdens or having to keep minimum activity or bank account balances.This is accounting/bookkeeping 101.  

My back ground is government employee; I have a bachelors in Business Administration and an Associate Degree in Office Administration.

Create a database of the MHPs or other commercial types of properties in the area you want to invest in, and send letters or talk to owners and see if they want to sell.

I am with Midland IRA who currently is now also the custodian of the account so they do that and the administration of it. 

This is yet another poorly thought out "plan" coming out of the administration that can't fly for several reasons:If all interest, including mortgage interest, is no longer deductible, it will grind our banking system to an almost immediate, grinding halt.  

:) I currently am a client services manager at a fortune 500 firm that specializes in actuarial consulting, and benefits administration for large firms.    

So i had a conversation with the zoning administrator, who advised me to request a zoning verification letter during my due diligence period.

Small Business Administration offers 10% down low-cost real estate loans as long as the business occupies at least 51% of the space.