@Rex Celle, I'm not quite as formal as a dedicated PPT (just jotted down in my notebook), but yes.I haven't really adjusted my 3, 5, 10-year goals, but have adjusted how I plan to get there as I gain knowledge, experience, and insight.

If they still refuse, file a formal complaint and let the state investigate.

I doubt the court would allow the former owner to represent you unless you have a formal management agreement.

A mastermind group from my perspective is more formal, and the leader is an expert and would assist in ideas on finding a property, contracting for it etc.

If you don’t mind, I’d be interested in your perspective on the following aspects:1- did you choose formal PM firms, or more of a realtor who does it on the side?

@Kevin Cunningham I do not but am always happy to chat with others less formally

I am considering a career change to something in the RE world, but I have no experience, first of all, and no money to pay for any formal education.

DefaultSouth Carolina offers fewer formal protections to buyers under land contracts than the laws of many other states.

Thats me doing a lot of the wood work inside myself but I haven't done a formal take-off yet. 

The state approved form you would have signed to bind you to agency is "R-14 Buyer Representation Agreement"Moreover, if you did not sign this form or another like it, you have not formally obligated yourself in any way to compensate the agent.So the short answer is you can walk at any time because you haven't signed anything binding with them regarding agency.