Currently am actively looking at partnering with individuals on buy and hold as well as buy, rehab, and rent investment opportunities.

A Financial Management course 6.

@Harry Gamble The cost of insurance will vary greatly based on the individual property types, specifics, and locations.

So you would want the most recent financials from lets say August 2015 to August 2016.  

@Ben ZimmermanThe peace of mind factor was less "hassle-based" and more "financial-security" based, which is why I mentioned that having my primary paid off checks off the latter for me.  

They include a great lawyer, accountant, electrician, good plumbers, good handymen, these are the people I call on to help lend a hand when needed as well as my wife who handles all of the financial aspects of our business.  

This could be a reputable company or a licensed, insured individual taking on their own work.Thanks!

You might look into form some type of corporation or a LLC depending on your financial wealth.  

You're looking for tenants who are responsible (financially, take care of house/pets, etc.), who you can control, and that will be easy to work with.I disagree with other responses.

I have done my research in regards to paying off my student loans first, but they are at a 3.2% interest rate and I still think it is more beneficial financially to invest now while I am relatively young.