Sydnie, the first place to start would be by signing up for a real estate class, either online or in person, to get qualify to take the TREC licensing test.I don't believe I'm allowed to post links, but go to the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) website, and it will guide you through the steps.Your age/appearance could deter some potential clients, but we all have some aspects that both deter and attract people.  

Any as luck would have it, I now find myself between jobs (between careers really) and I can't qualify for a personal residence until I'm employed again.  

I truly envy your skills in construction - they will be invaluable in REI.Do you have any tips on learning basic home improvement / handy-person skills? 

I haven't really looked into condos/townhomes and how they cash flow different from SFH since they all seem to be in parts of town I don't care to be in, but personally, I would try shooting for at least a minimum of $100-$150/month cash flow.

Hi there,I'm a Realtor in Vancouver and looking for the same thing for myself personally.  

I personally operated, managed and was part of a grounds up storage development.

Asset Protection, ( how can i protect personal property and from being sued)2.

I've personally worked with him and his daughter which is my real estate agent!

I am personally interested in rented properties.

Here’s a few sources referencing that method (http://www.jwbrealestatecapital.com/how-much-rental-income-to-holdback-for-maintenance-and-repairs/, http://www.zillow.com/blog/investing-101-estimating-rental-property-expenses-94824/, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/much-should-landlord-allocate-monthly-maintenance-repairs-80019.html, http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2012/05/29/look-at-maintenance-costs-before-leaping-into-homeownership).