Quote from @Collin Hays: Quote from @James Hamling: Collin, How viable is picking up inventory <7yrs of age at 7-8X revenues, where gross --> net converts at 60% or greater?  

I think having an interest in real estate investing at any age is wise and you can always fall back on your degree should you choose.First, can you make a career and future out of property management?

Wish you the best good age to do this as well..

Condition, age, tenant profile, and location all have a big impact on the numbers.

.- A few others may appear to be giving their personal advice, but if you track their posts you'll soon see they are actually covertly promoting a service provider:(3) Age of advice - be very careful with this one.

@Jonathan Warner - not to oversimplfy but historical data from your properties can serve as a helpful benchmark, but you’ll want to adjust for property type, age, and expected repairs.  

Is she at retirement age?

For me a great wealth builder was (1) a DEFINED BENEFIT plan allowing me to defer tax on up to $350,000 per year at age 50 when I was in the highest tax bracket; and conversion to and into a ROTH 401k (all self directed) over a 5 year period at a lower bracket and a BIG discount for the non liquidity of my retirement portfolio investments.  

Not cheap but I believe in today's day and age absolutely necessary.

I began at about your age as well and I'm confident this strategy will give you valuable experience with acquisition, project management and property management.As far as analyzing deals and determining potential upside, I'd recommend you to connect with an investor friendly agent in your market.