But be wary, there are expensive accountants out there that try to overly charge clients due to their knowledge.

You can measure the success of the brokerage by the number of agents that leave after a few years, to start their own brokerage, and whom become successful (some just leave because it's bad and try it on their own and never quite get it).

Have we tried asking him if he is interested in steady monthly income backed by real estate?

Try to find a property manager that also does sales / brokerage.

Quote from @Sean Gallagher: Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Sean Gallagher you should try to get the tenant to sign your lease anyways, which you should be more familiar with! 

Your assumption makes sense to me as what was trying to be conveyed. 

On the other hand, there are others who have tried it and it just does not work for them. 

I’m really trying to get to the top in of my buy window (1.1m).

Have you tried calling the local police department, or sheriff's department, or the Texas Rangers depending on where this theft took place.

You should try to get feedback from mentors that are ahead of you in your niche.