They basically took an average of our first few games and then applied that average to arrive at a handicap and when factoring in each player's handicap one of my games came in higher than anyone else's.

Michael Jordan was a mediocre baseball player, despite being perhaps the greatest basketball player ever.

It's a great way to get yourself started and give your family a decent return on Their money That Might Otherwise be sitting in a CD, a bond or decreasing in value in the stock market.

Bigger houses will also have fun amenities like HDTV with a streaming blu-ray player, jacuzzi, kegorator, poker table, darts, and a fire ring with wood in the back yard.They pay for themself in 6 months or less of being rented. 

Are we the only players on the field that understand the rules?

yes, its quite disproportional, the $50K all in duplexes are out there, Im in a rural area in WI and am doing single family, my sweet spot is 2-3 bedroom, all in (purchase and rehab) below $35K with rents between $725-$825/mo now to be honest, your probably not gona find those as an out of state investor, I move fast with cash, and roll the dice sometimes, but it can be done, You should be able to get into $50K duplexes in Milwaukee, Im guessing C/D areas.

I usually offer 2% interest and point out to them that it is 8X what a bank will pay them for a CD. 

There has been a lot of REIT volatility recently (in particular, Jan & Feb).In addition, there have been some large transactions by major players that could be signals that they think the end is coming soon.  

This lets me know I have more calls to come and all I need to do is hit the ball 3x.While this may discourage new investors, you must think like a pro baseball player, if you hit the ball 2 out of 10 times you are in the minor leagues, if you hit the ball 3 out of 10 times you are pro ball player and making millions.

Intensive hands on management is required even with a on site manager.It could only exist in a C-D class neighbourhood.