They are old school investor types (they had a receipt print calculator thing) but they seem quite competent in what they know.

There is a vacant older Duplex (1920's vintage) in a terrific neighborhood with wonderful schools in Minneapolis; I'd love to buy it, fix it up, and rent it out.  

There's a school of thought that fewer is better - especially when you own them free-and-clear.  

Also, resale, due to less desirable school districts and higher taxes, isn't always as robust as other areas.

I am in school and work full time in healthcare, so I and am looking to get into real estate part-time.

I am in school and work full time in healthcare, so I and am looking to get into real estate part-time.

I am currently finishing up my real estate agent course from an online school and will take my exam soon.  

Joliet is hit or miss, and the schools aren't great.  

Maybe it means going to school to learn some trade or new skills.  

If you are looking for passive income, validate to pay history and perform enough due diligence you are comfortable payments will continue.I use an old school HP12C to calculate yields and cash flow.