There's also the cost involved in moving, storing, and then putting it all back the way it was when it started. 

I've always had an affinity for real estate and have always wanted to be involved with it somehow.

Not sure what type of investing you’re into, but Joe Fairless and Theo Hicks’ book Best Ever Apartment Syndication book is obviously geared toward syndications, but I still found tremendous tangible and actionable knowledge in it even though I’m only involved in smaller multi-family properties at the moment.Cheers,Brian

Most hard money lenders are in it because there are generally higher return rates involved and they are trying to leverage their money as much as possible.

From what I know she is very hands on and involved and is probably managing her contractors very well.

There was a recent post here about a guy complaining about how much his property manager charges to send a letter, $45, 20-some posters chimed in that it was crazy and a rip-off, and then finally one of the most experienced property managers here explained that the price charged really involved personally sending certified mail from the post office, actually scheduling a trip involving the inevitable waiting period for getting it done, tracking the return receipt, logging all the information for use later in court if necessary.

I echo everyone here on getting better at screening but we all improve with time and experience, especially when it involves spending money to repair things after tenants leave. 

Meaning I will be the realtor involved in my transaction.

I came to find that FHA 203(k) loans require you to jump through many hoops and is a very involved process on both parties.

I would not, especially when a trust is involved.