I don't know the market well here, but it sounds like out-of-state might be the way to go.I would love to attempt Sacramento/Northern California, but home prices are high here, too.With out of state, do you use turnkey investing, or do you have another method?

I have a 6 unit listed on the market for 7% (which on paper sounds good) but it is in an area where investors are expecting more around 8-10% (C/D class).

Have a good understanding of all aspects of real estate.It sounds like you have done your research already, and knowledge is key in this industry. 

As a total newbie, I am getting into RE field and flipping sounds awesome to me.However I have a feeling that without RE appraisal or Interior Design certification I can't FLIP/REHAB houses or do RE properly.I would love to ask you.

Sounds like we have similar stories.  

Working 2 jobs, I recently got engaged so were saving to buy our own house (duplex) on tops of wedding expenses.  

I have been footing the bills up there a lot and the other siblings are only interested in what is good for them and their bank accounts. keep wanting to put her in a old folks home,but she is not at that stage yet.physically sound ,just the mental part that has failed ,and they want to move her hours away and take over her finances.

Sounds like there might be some interesting stories there!

My goals are to build long term wealth/cash flow through real estate investing, rental properties or other investments to provide a sound retirement for my family.I've been researching real estate knowledge on google for a few months and accidently came accross your site while reading other forums about real estate investing.

"Paying yourself a bonus" sounds suspiciously like you're working within a C-Corporation and that may be your first issue right there due to all the inherent issues involved in a C-Corporation with double taxation, etc.