I grew up in Arizona and attended Arizona State University where I received a Masters Degree in Architecture.

Kev Kevin:We'll see if we can get @Thomas S. here to provide guidance on navigating Ontario's LTB to save you time, money and some degree of frustration.However, the general rule of one lease, one payment applies here.  

I went to college, got my degree, and thought I will just make enough money eventually to invest in property.

Definitely complete your degree.

A great deal will insulate you to a large degree from any short term market fluctuations ... in fact, that is the very definition that I use to analyze if I have in fact found a great deal ...

I'm 23 years old and will be graduating from UCLA with a degree in Economics in 2018.

I've given people I know who trust me personal guarantees and got loans for 1/2 my downpayment (they know I'm good for it as I can cover the debt on a global cash flow level).

I did however, just by 2 touchless (no spinning brushes) automatic (no people) car washes myself about 6 months ago, and can to some degree speak to the work and one method of purchasing that business. 

I would like to draw on my background which includes a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, control system design, sales and proposal writing.

What I have done is simply say "I am more than happy to show the property to your client, however I want you to understand up front I am marketing this property myself, have received a high degree of interest doing so, and don't pay realtors any type of referral fee".