If it's above 700 or 720, I wouldn't worry about it too much (though credit scores are dynamic and change over time, especially with RE developers).

Now that I am an investor - not an Agent - I just need MLS access for due-diligence research.I was attached with RE E-broker until recently.

I'm also in Chicago (like @Jonathan Klemm :), and am always looking to connect with more female RE investors, especially those who are actively doing, or aspiring to work on, fix & flips.

: I understand that there is commercial and residential, but there has got to be subgroups While I don't think you need to niche down immediately, some specializations in residential RE are:- Co-op- Condo (incl. luxury)- SFR (median pricepoint)- SFR Luxury- MFR- RentalsThere are a ton of commercial RE specializations including retail (various types), restaurant, other food/bev., warehouse, storage, and dozens more.What should I expect when first coming into the profession ?

A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

I dont know who wants to buy RE with no real expectation that the asset will appreciate a fair bit over the hold period..

They do share their secrets in how you can buy RE using credit lines to pay down your mortgage off in 7 to 10 years.

I think a lot of people are hoping a mentor/coach/RE guru, will hand hold them and they buy X amount of properties and generate X amount of dollars in rental income and they become "financially free from their W2 job" and wealthy. 

I have 2 good friend RE agents available if need be but I think this might be a "transfer of loan deal" just depends.

go to Anthonys RE school take you a few months and your in business.