Now we have an agent that provides us with an assistant login (we pay the fees) and understands the business.Pros; you will have access to MLS and can submit your own offers.Cons; you'll need to hang your license at a brokerage, some limit the number of purchases an agent can make in a year for themselves and their business.  

When you do have free time, would you rather hang out with your boyfriend, or go lookup a reputable contractors to fix your gutters because water is pouring into your window?  

Visit the auctions for low hanging fruit. 

You could install curtain rods, let the tenants buy and hang curtains. 3.

Your dad is a gem to help out.I managed a building that after storm had no power for 4 days, We strung power cords from a nearby building just to hang trouble lights in the halls..lots of extension cords... was a 3 floor 36 unit building..

I love playing sports and being active as well as hanging out with my friends. 

You will then need to hang your license with a broker to legally represent a seller or buyer.

As they say - once you find a good contractor, pay them, and hang on to them.Best of luck!

As an older home, the inspector is going to find lots of things to point out;2) It is generally better to hang on to properties as rentals for long term wealth creation.  

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have and if you hang tight, there will be many qualified and experienced investors and providers that will comment on this thread.