Congratulations on achieving the position in life you have already achieved.

Since we make offers based on return, we only get about 20% of that number.I define a good deal as a property that meets the following three criteria: Sustained profitability - The property must generate a positive cash flow today and into the foreseeable future.Likely to appreciate over time - No one knows the future but some properties/locations are more likely to appreciate than others.Located in an area where you can make money and business risks are low.Do we buy just based on return?

Often I have seen out of state Investors enlist the assistance of a real estate professional who knows the area and properties and can offer their expert advice including videos pointing out both positives and negative but again not without having an inspection contingency as part of the agreement. 

It been suggested multiple times that I go ahead and get my license, but I hesitate at the idea of locking myself into a sales agent type position.

I think its probably too early in our process to ask realtors and property managers to spend time with us, since we're not in a position to purchase.Thanks,Mike

How is the market in Boise, would you mind elaborating on your current position in the Boise area?

The position will be commission only but I assume those who love real estate and want to be involved understand this business is "Work first, get paid later".

Given the metrics are very positive for rental investors, would using a realestate agent be a negative? 

The jobs I got called for is either either System Administrator or Desktop support that needs someone that has 3-4 years of actually job experience which I don't have, I have a collected of 4 and half years of experience including time I spent in school, the other experience is internships and that's why its been hard.I have been sidetracked with investing because I thought I'm not getting any younger so I should try and put in the reps from now while having a positive mindset and instead of saying I can't do it but instead find creative ways to do it.The thing for me is I'm spending so much for rent and I have the rent money every month, shouldn't there be a way to use my rent money to pay mortgage instead of paying for a home every month that I can't own or at least able to qualify for a loan with the rent in account with Ubering and house hacking, just some thoughts running through my mind that would be nice if someone can elaborate on it.

I like to be over conservative here because having extra money left over after taxes will put you in a much better position than not having enough.