Have a decent amount saved up, but I'm also self-employed, and I hear it can be difficult to qualify because of that.

This is a low-resistance lead generation magnet to get potential home sellers to raise their hands.For Open Houses, are you asking buyers straight up...

I can agree the pontential for this property to generate any kind of income was not the direction for it.

Most effective means to advertise and generate leads will take some money.

Real estate has always been a passion of mine, every since I was younger, I am also a licensed 2nd generation Home inspector, can't wait to get active in Real Estate !!!

I would like to generate extra monthly cash flow, and getting involved with the Bigger Pockets community seemed like a good way to start. 

Although I am currently working on my PhD in a rather lucrative field (a few years left), I would still like to generate passive income from real estate on the side. 

as a new Realtor do you have any advice as to getting started and generating leads on bigger pockets?

The place was built in 1972, so I'm guessing it is due for a few upgrades in the very near future.If you've got a PM that will work for 9%, keep them employed.  

We have not talked numbers or financing yet but he said I can bring in an inspector to take a look around.The last piece is that I'm self employed, earning around $30k a year, no debt, around $35k in cash I'm willing to invest, though I would prefer not to spend it all on one property.