(College doesn't teach that - it teaches you how to be a W2 employee, NOT how to be successful!)

Only exception here is companies with minimum 10 employees, and even then it needs to be very material intensive like HVAC or kitchens, not plumbing or electrical.

I didn't trust the hospital to keep my mom safe and comfortable, as so much communication is lost at shift change and many of the employees are tasked with taking care of too many patients.

I have met a real estate investor in Orlando, Fl @Andrew Davis who has been mentoring me and allowing me to essentially intern with him and gain experience.

I have no retirement...I am a 100% commission based employee. 

Cash-on-Cash return is important, but go a step further and calculate project's estimated Internal Rate of Return (IRR).

@Brandon Clark I believe that unless you have your own crew (your employees), you need to be involved.  

You use an intern or a VA to manage your bi-weekly Monthly blogs, letters and content marketing?    

@Alison KurtzWe have several student rentals: student houses (4 - 5 housemates); apartments (1 - 3 bdrm); and rooming houses (fully furnished, within walking distance to two universities, caters to international students).Screen your tenants well.  

During school I had the opportunity to intern at a local real estate firm in their commercial leasing department.