Until, I learn more of the business and can make a transition, I can commit to part time.

I was thinking early evening either Friday 2/1 or Saturday 2/2.If a few people here are willing to commit to meet up I'll post the event in the events section and see if we can get a larger group together.  

As long as the tenant screening is strong, your turnovers would be minimal (not factoring in life altering event). 

Are there strong cash flowers that can be gotten in decent neighborhoods that you would be proud to live in?

Always great to see people keeping their nose to the grindstone and staying committed to their goals. 2019 will be great!

One where everything goes right - you get strong rental income, the market remains steady, property value continuing increasing, financing costs remain relatively stable, etc.

For me, after strongly considering SFRs I just couldn't see a way to hit my annual income goal without massive logistical challenges so I decided to go the apartment route.

I have a modest background in home renovation and a strong background in real estate, just not on the purchasing side of everything (valuation).Also, any other tips are helpful!

But if title find's some code violations issues- are they commited to deduct it from the selling price ? 

One of the things that the disabled veteran community is STRONGLY encouraged to do is to take the time to help encourage and expose those that ask legitimate and sincere questions and educate them.