Trouble is you cannot rent it out on a regular basis.

My lack of capital and knowledge of real estate will take time to build, so I'm in the book store now reading and researching.

Block Actual has some good features green space and cobblestone sidewalkBut came in under budget so move forwardOnly 10 houses on the block.1 just rehabbed , sloppy owner thoughMineAnd another slated for rehab next monthFrom feedback from potential buyersPrice seems to be correctShowings plentiful Issue is people think block sloppy, close to stores but this is urban living!!!!

One full time agent in my office was excited that in her 3rd year she finally hit a NET income of $30,000 after all expenses and commission cuts paid to the Broker. 3 years until she as making slightly less than the salary of a local video rental store manager (they made $38,000).

Should I pay for a pool guy to regularly maintain it?

I am excited to see what’s in store.

I have a career I travel for regularly.

If on the other hand, you don't like your current job and want to use real estate as a way to decrease your regular job, then a) try finding another job you like, b) buy some properties to either flip or rent. 

The light not working (who cares), it is dirty-well clean it, the bottom of the broiler tray is missing-get one at a thrift store, the broiler pan is dirty-clean it.

While I do invest on a regular basis, I get investor loans (more costly) and have to put 25% down for small multis.Best of luck.