I know that sounds cliche, but that's the plan.Much of my research in this field started when I was looking into day trading actually.

@Princeton BrooksYou have a trade-off in Real Estate.On one hand you buy where everyone considers it a "safe investment".

A misstep in the beginning can have devastating consequences to your ability to repeat, so make sure you educate yourself as thoroughly to avoid as many pitfalls as possible.

We are working on building an addition and need some trades people to finish the project. 

Many active trades and GCs for you.

(As an example, it's common to see something saying that if there's a delay in closing because of something on your end, you'll get charged a steep per-day penalty, but if it's a delay due to something on their end, there's no penalty whatsoever - they can usually string you along for months and keep your deposit tied up, with no consequence.)

We are looking to trade up into more expensive multi-family properties, but I have really enjoyed the single family homes we have.  

If she falls behind and foreclosure starts, it will be almost impossible to recover and the consequences can be devastating.

As a tenant moves out I would put 2-3k per unit as I am a skilled trades man I wouldn't have to pay labor then up rent for new tenant.

And, some countries are currently excluded from bank financing due to their currency trading restrictions placed on financial institutions.