As for the "feel like I am buying a safe investment but not achieving a high yielding asset", well that's kind of how investments work, more risk=higher potential return (higher yield) the lower the risk generally = the lower return. 

But, I am blind which makes negotiating the world of work kind of risky, and nurses, particularly the good ones, eventually need to wind down.

At first it would be a bummer for us to keep it but was willing to for good neighbor sake but after they said they weren’t paying for any repair or cleanup from their clog I don’t want that kind of irresponsible neighbor anyplace on ours.

Appreciate the kind words! 

For the ones that do but are just new find someone thats local to you and ask to form a partnership and give that person some kind of value.

@EJ Hyman What kind of property are you looking for?

In regards to your rehab, I recommend asking your realtors and property managers in your area what kind of rent rates you should expect depending on what kind of remodel.

@Terrence Williams  As you mentioned, most of the specifics will come out during each individual deal, but I think you're generally asking the right questions for this kind of preliminary meeting. 

Kind of like if a cop gives you a speeding ticket, the cop shouldn't also get to be the judge if you choose to fight it, right? 

I'd expect something more like 4.5%, but maybe you've got a kind lender.