Learn about and educate yourself on buying foreclosures, in the next year there should be an influx with all of those currently in default. 

> Generally that 10% down applies to '2nd homes' so as long as this is your vacation rental you can usually claim it as your 2nd home but on your next property it would have to be an investment property.

I'm considering taking the classes to be an appraiser (just take the classes, note actually get a license).

This would be an entire factory.

@Mekei Coleman becoming a real estate agent may be an area to explore further, it doesn't require much physical activity.

Great question, should be an interesting thread. 

This could also be an excuse to up the rents $20 or so next time the leases come up for renewal to cover the cost as well. 

There are a lot of costs that most people fail to account for.Sales taxesLodging taxesMarketingBooking feesCredit card feesRepairsCleaningLandscapingFurnishing the unitReplacing consumables (tp, coffee, soap, etc)Utilities, including cable/internetInsuranceThere's more I'm forgetting.

If he is giving you the money (investing) they you split... and it could be an uneven split.

I thought an MBA would be a good start but I want to be an even better candidate and learn as much as I can.