Others run really well...But either way, you have a more people intensive operation.....and investors like to be able to have some control (which you lose to some extent in the condo)... 

I realize that you study all you want but at some point have to take the test and most likely will never feel ready for the first one, so I decided to get my feet wet.

The landlord tenant relationship has definitely gotten "chilly" and my patience has been tested one too many times, plus there are upgrades I want to do so I can raise rent, upgrades I can't perform while the property is being inhabited.

Hey @Stan Kyle, this is a great way to get your feet wet and test the waters in REI, and being a landlord. 

Not really passive, but not too intense... small condo fix and flips that involve simple cosmetic stuff like carpet/flooring, paint, kitchen cabinets, appliances, bathrooms, etc.I have done a number of these projects before.Lending money to others is risky - even if you have a note, if they don't want to pay you back, they don't pay you back.

When your CPA is doing your books I'd suggest that they also do some quick test for embezzling. 

I tested this new "Thing" out on a list of 10 that I pulled from my list, had my agent call around, and 7/10 responded where two were bad numbers, and 1 just wasn't interested in talking.I am bringing this up to you as your area may still be a hot market.

Does anyone know if there is a sample test available anywhere?

For real estate, 2016 will see investors, developers, lenders, users, and service firms relying upon intense and sophisticated coordination of both their offensive and defensive game plans.

Do you have any pointers regarding the test that may be helpful?