What I have observed in several instances is that people are really not purchasing an investment or a revenue stream.

To break through this initial struggle, stay positive and rely on that network of contacts you have been building.Look for Multiple Streams of IncomeNew investors generally want to be in the rehab world.

He keeps his income stream without having to manage the property anymore, you get the property and can upgrade it.If you can successfully upgrade one unit and the exterior and show the increased rent follows, it might be easier to get an investor to help with the others.

I was not required to get a permit because it was not a new  build and wasn't close to a stream.  

Basically, I'm taking a leap of faith, using lessons learned in "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" to hopefully build a passive income stream. 

Also a lot of time spent trying to thing of other passive income streams along with jobs that I can do from my computer at work, which have evaded me thus far.The question I have for you all is a list of the pros & cons of gaining my real estate license to use on a part-time basis.My job is flexible in that I can leave the office to make appointments nearly any time of the day and am able to answer phone calls.

Generate multiple streams of income.

I think that's an opportunity for you especially considering she's not going to be able to make her cousin leave from a familial point of view while you have no blood ties with the guy - and he knows it.I'd try cash for keys first with him if you can get a signature with the cash (maybe even include a clause that he gives up any property claims) and go from there.

I have already signed up for the live stream in July.

These folks are richer and have multiple streams of income.