(I didn't happen to have the spare change laying around)I was in search of a resource that would help me understand the ins and outs of the Real Estate Investing industry without spending over $50!

They usually work their butts off to make spare change.  

And/or what subcontractors are used sparingly that could be hired on a case by case basis (roof/HVAC, etc.)?

A spare room off craigslist, your families basement, etc.  

Use it sparingly and never use it for 100% due diligence when trying to comp or estimate rehab repairs.Have you contacted the City of Orlando for any types of plans to develop the infrastructure?

If you leverage every thing to the hilt and throw all spare cash in more properties. 

They now have semi-passive income with a lot of flexibility and spare time.those who became apartment syndicators in the same 2012-2015 time frame.

The question becomes are the ongoing fees to maintain the license going to outweigh the benefits you receive from having the license, or does this matter to you.I know people in my area who work full time jobs and wholesale in their spare time.Almost anything is possible if it is important enough to you.Hope that helps.Ed

How I turned $1,000 into a Million in Real Estate -in my spare time. 

Just please spare no detail as to why!