@Chris Piper Actually I have another 60k in another trading account that I could sell as well.

Thanks for the responses.There is currently no lease in place....never was which makes me nervous about offering anything for the properties not knowing what the outcome will be with the tenants and my future dealings with them.

Finally having time to perfect my Ballroom/Latin/Tahitian skills and doing performances or competitions like I've always dreamed =) Opening up my quality second hand clothing boutique so I can pick and/or trade my clothing whenever I want.

House exterior is great, roof is new, electric and plumbing are new (he's a plumber by trade), and the foundation is in great shape.I did some rental comps, and I think I could get 650/month for it if it was finished nicely, and maybe 700/month if I add central AC (which I'd definitely look at doing if the numbers work).I offered him 17k, in cash, when I get back to town in January, and while he didn't accept it he also didn't hang up on me.

You must be very careful if the education qualifies you for a new trade/business it does not qualify.

I've used one attorney for a closing here but he was a jack of all trades type.  

But at the same time, I guess I was thinking along the lines of Rich Dad and simply to start small and trade my way up (play monopoly).

By far the most likely outcome of you handing over $10K is that you're $10K poorer.

I would agree with @Bill Gulley that the finance portion of the business is readily available to study and develop using the skills you already possess.That said, I believe the way to develop proficiency in a trade is to apprentice.

While he too got a divorce, "his" business was not sold, no or little equity really, she didn't go for blood and his tools of his trade are protected.