As I was viewing the property with the owner, he admitted that most of the tenants paid in cash (he swore he reported it to the IRS)(?).

I view this as being a conservative goal.  

But on the other hand I think the process and cost of your class monthly brokerage fees and board cost aren't worth it for investors.

If you're going to spend all that money on a 3 bedroom house to rent they it's worth to at least see what you qualify for and try and make that happen.

Expecting to make 65K my first year, and looking to see what I can do to increase my net worth.

Of course she'll give you the education pitch at the end of the tour, but the tour itself is worth the pitch at the end. 

That said at this point I don't feel that smart move is worth the time and trouble to pay $35 to help provide a background check.

I'm considering using a property manager for my first RE investment. I understand there are different circumstances that can determine if this is a good decision or not but I was wanting to hear some of your opinions ...

Hi,I am owning a nice house currently worth 600K (clean from any mortgage or debt) and finally understood that sitting on this kind of asset is just a monthly waste of money.As I am completely new to the real estate investment business, I am wondering whether it would be the right way to sell my current house and buy several assets for rental or keeping this and getting a loan/mortgage and buy, probably, fewer assets.I am sure there are many answers to my question but I'd really appreciate to just get some kind of idea of what the right direction would be.Thanks in advance for any replies  

One way or another, they are building their net worth.Building net worth is how you may possibly retire with fewer worries.