If you can start by getting your state Residential LO license, you can use this license to look for trainee or entry level position jobs with commercial mortgage/loan companies close to you.

It's more scalable, as you can have "trainees" do much of the logistical work, and you don't have to crawl under the house!

Dan,Look around at who has the most signs on commercial properties then call them and ask them if they would take you on part time as an assistant or trainee

Be willing to seek out opportunities that may pay a little less than you would hope if you will be gaining valuable experience.3) If you have a degree, consider management trainee programs.

Yeah,this is a messed up situation all around.She sold you to her trainee like a Thanksgiving Turkey for a huge slice of any potential commission which she is assuming will be few and far between,if any.You’re not a real investor to a veteran agent until you have pulled the trigger and made an agent some money,she didn’t want to deal with it.None of this should have happened the way you were treated and you should be filing a complaint with her broker of record to have this mess dealt with in a professional manner.

Work on both of them together (granted, making the trainee do more of their work to give them experience)? 

I came across a sign that read, "Real estate Investor seeks trainee, earn 5k/10k a month while training."

I was lucky enough to get a job as an appraiser trainee.

This morning while driving around I saw a sign on the side of the road, "RE Investor Seek Trainee. $1,000 - $10,000 2x wk pot." and then their phone number listed. 

Hey Joe - I know of an appraisal company in NYC that is currently hiring both licensed appraisers and trainees.