This allowed me to pay off student loans, a car loan, other random consumer debt, save an emergency fund, and save for an engagement ring. 

I ended up paying almost the full amount before realizing something wasn’t right.Then a city inspector stopped by randomly and issued a stop work order, saying the work did require a permit.

My properties are in Pittsburgh and I have found that Zillow and Apartments.com to be decent tenant lead generators. 

I even got an email from the CEO last night sort of randomly after speaking with someone at Conventus, telling me he started the firm 6 years ago, and expressing how he really wants to “win this loan.”  

  =)  I'd still encourage you to stay within a couple hours if at all possible - CA, NV, AZ - rather than thousands of miles away in a random market in the midwest. 

Would love someone who is well-versed in real estate, Including lead generation activities such as mailers, fielding initial calls etc.

You have risk of loss (yes, boys and girls, stocks do go down) and you probably aren't going to generate enough capital gains or dividends to cover your rent.Recalculate and get back to us please.

The south side is probably the best bet, but I'm staying away as it is very "random" from block to block in terms of safety.I'd be happy to connect and share ideas.

Real estate investing has the potential to pave the way for financial freedom and generational wealth.

What I personally would like to do is set up a type of Trust for my family (3 households) that will buy and hold property to create supplemental income amongst the three households (families) and ultimately form a type of generational wealth long term for our children.