Posting this duplex that I found here in the heart of Eastern Michigan, I've been frequently trying to run numbers on duplexes and investment property listings as an up and coming agent and investor to try and gain whether a deal is good or bad.

As with any professions, real estate agents included, there are good and bad.

Better an empty property than a bad tenant. 

Not saying it cannot be done but be aware that these programs I have heard good things about but also recognize timing and you may have a great education but bad time to implement

Unfortunately, renting in the far-left wing states allows tenants to be treated in a manner that far exceeds ethical rental practices. 

Are there specific reasons you don't want to rent them out (e.g. bad previous experience with a tenant)? 

I don't think it is a bad idea to find work in real estate somehow as it will allow you to be comfortable with being around it in general, such as a property management company.

Due to my W2 employment I cant have any bad/negative personal debt.

If it keeps you out of one bad deal, it paid for itself.

It's throwing good money after bad.