The bottom line is you are in control...Good luck!

Bottom line, you need to decide 1) where can you make the most money - your current business or the business of active RE investing; 2) will your bandwidth allow you to be active; 3) is your "Why" strong enough to take this challenge on. 

It’s an older house. 68 on the bottom and 86 for the 2ed story. 5 bed, 2 bath .47 acre on the lot size.      

My GC gave me a quote at 45k to re do the house from top to bottom with all the bells and whistles.

Most tenants in my experience do not, although I'm at the bottom of the SFR C/D class in most of my properties.

Bottom line: if you own a condo you NEED and H06 policy!!!

@Tyler Holzer do it. should be $75 per window for materials and labor. make sure they seal all sides, and not the bottoms. 

Even at the bottom of the market, if you choose a property that is in a high appreciation market, it will cash flow less than properties in other "high yield markets"... but your ROI in the upcoming years will be higher going the appreciation route if you choose the right market.

While they are incredibly busy, I dream of being my own boss making my own decisions that directly affect my bottom line and not being stuck at a 9-5. 

Have written requirements at the bottom of your ad, that you go over as you interview each family.My #1 requirement (then the typical others):   - must be long term  tenant, multiple years.