A more common and practical approach would be to calculate your return on equity. 

So if you want to buy a new property with a VA loan, you first have to refi the old one.That's what I got from the podcast - I have no real-life expertise with VA loans.

With a team, you're not limited to your expertise...you're expanded to that of your team.3 - Trying to decide which option to put here was tough, but I had to chose one...so I chose...Get Educated. 

I work during the day, so I will only have the weekends and evenings to practice real estate.

On Odesk you can "interview" the candidates and ask specific questions to be able to get a feel for their expertise. 

This person will be more than willing to answer your questions.Now if the person answers your question, go back to the market and actually PRACTICE WHAT THEY HAVE PREACHED.

If not then having a sub-meter company is an option for billing tenants and collection.With  a 2 unit all of that may not be practical.

Use the expertise of local professionals in your area to protect your interests.

And actually the business that I bought the services from, (zurixx) got shut down by the FTC for fraudulent practices so that alone is enough evidence to let you know that this is a $30 service with a $70k pricetag.

This becomes easier the more practice you have at it.