Finally, if this is viable I could see us driving around looking for abandoned properties in a driving-for-dollars scenario too, particularly if I can find the right partner.  

Anyways, have to hang up now and continue to drive to our vacation destination.

I just want to make sure that I'm running as deep an analysis as I can so that I don't get tripped up by something later down the road, if possible.

Be careful with things you do that are more than a 2 hour drive.

Buy a $3,000 beater and drive that around and focus on buying a house or two to get started.

If you have the drive and determination to succeed - you will!

You need to stay on top of maintenance, drive by the property on a regular basis and make sure it's still standing and that the curb appeal is preserved.  

I would highly highly recommend that you start within an "easy" drive of your home.  

I will cut back on my work hours (if I can) during the month of March and half of April study real estate and complete the "home inspection courses" need to become Certified.My entire drive for real estate is not only to have long term retirement income but to own my one foam filled penalized factory, then to construct fast built home in which a home is 100% competed in one to three weeks.  

It’s a great way to learn more while doing other things such as exercising, driving, etc.Get involved with a local REIA groups.