Below are some targeted highlights:7%+ cash on cash return15%+ IRR5-15 year leasesI will be reading the earnings/annual reports for the publicly traded companies.

I would recommend cutting them out most likely unless, for your market, you know for sure they are earning their weight. 

For example, I earned an MBA from Emory University with a focus in Real Estate after transitioning but there are also vets that have attended programs to earn an actual Masters in Real Estate.  

In this regard I would prefer to be able to step into a role, serve a function, earn a check, and have medical benefits for my family.

If she's a smart lady she would realize that your hard-earned money, is best spent on your future, in Real Estate. 

After that time, in theory, I would add a little money to the $250K (and the interest it earned) and use that to buy a place and not have a mortgage at the new purchase for myself.I know this is a real estate forum but I am not sure I want to get in the real estate rental business as it takes all I can to deal with the current rental situation I have...ha!   

. - I earn a strong income relative to my my investment- I could cover my investment’s expenses even if I received no rent, ever- I have a Strong Cash Position + Access to Liquidity:- I have the Down payment in cash (even if that down payment is 3% or less)- I have cash for any anticipated Closing Costs- I have cash for any anticipated Rehab Costs- I have access to plenty of credit and short-term financing, after the mortgage, should I need it on top of my cash cushion- If I don't have a strong financial position, I have a financial partner who does- I have a Strong Credit Score (700+)- I have or will commit a Meaningful Amount of Time to Real Estate, especially upfront- I am willing and able to DIY everyday household projects if necessary, and/or am willing and able to skillfully hire and manage contractors and property managers- I have Strong Analysis Skills - I know what a “good” deal means to me in my target market and can analyze a potential deal in 15 minutes- I have a Strong Economics Foundation- I Understand terms like IRR, NPV, CoC, ROI, and CAGR, and have a preferred way to compare investments- I Understand macro factors (supply, demand, interest rates)- I have a strong understanding of local market (zoning, easily calculate ARV, “path of progress”, etc.)If you can answer yes to all of this, then you should get going - no reason to wait. 

Not great, but once you scale up to a few properties, like the strategy your account suggests, you'll earn more per hr bc the deprecation grows while the hrs stay the same, but where does that land you?

When three or more rent together, I make each individual earn at least 2x the monthly rent.

Which begs the question, if you are already finding the deal and arranging investor financing why not attempt to carve out a portion of the long term proceeds and enter into a ‘no money down’ investment deal rather than simply trading your value for a quick (taxable at earned income rates) payday?