Seriously, I am in a financial position where I don't need the revenues from selling seminars, I can afford to not sell such.

This is my major motivation behind my real estate investing, To create generational wealth to pull my family above the poverty line through long term affordable rental investments.

I suggest you study the process very carefully before committing money you can't afford to lose.If you haven't search and examined title before it's not something you just walk down to the courthouse, or get online, and start doing.Check with a local title company to confirm their requirements for issuing a policy post sale.

The duplex was cute, cozy, and affordable for the two of us but with a third person it does get tight.

I think it would be wise to get your own eyes on the property, and setting up the furniture, but I bet you could hire it all out if you wanted. 

I think slow and steady is a great way to start, @Stephanie Ro, as you will learn a lot without the risk of a mortgage/rehab project that you can't afford.

Additionally, near the Fall Creek area for affordable homes that can rent well.

If you are willing to pay a decent amount for good data and lists that aren't as easily affordable as what someone who can afford Propstream could get, then there is Audantic, which the folks in my master mind has good data/lists.

Does the tenant make enough to afford the rent?

@Patrick ChilesMy future goals are to provide affordable housing for the homeless.