Understand your short term and long term goals.

In this option your agent would either get paid from you directly in your closing costs OR from the seller via seller concessions.like Russell said, if you are comfortable with the transaction and understand what you are signing and you don't need things explained and you have connections with inspections and title companies then go for it.

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

It’s hit and miss, really need to deeply understand what they offer, if they will work for you or against you, whether they sign the lease or you (I prefer me, to reduce that lock jn). 

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

I understand if you don't want to do that.

100% worth it to post on Furnished Finder, but you need to make sure that you understand it is not a booking site.

I understand you don't need a lot of space, but you are paying someone else's mortgage.I would start with a fixer-upper investment, up to four units.

Understanding what a good deal looks like.

.- Understand what you value . . . do you want to have a phone call from the PM every Friday?