I have a solid curriculum to follow and I get 2 coaching a week with Peter practically unlimited.

Its all about hiring practices and building out a team.

Since you're outside of Portland, the 90-day rent increase notice isn’t as critical, but I still recommend using it as a standard practice.

Especially that last sentence.His is not really an ethics question but more of a business fair practice question...

I'm new to the real estate investment world, and I have a desire to learn more about the best practices in the market.

Is this common practice or does it at least seem possible?

Adhering to the listing agreement solely, the way most are written, without the neighbor excluded in writing….the agreement will say agent B is owed a commission,…period.But from a practical point of view, with past and future business with developer, the agent will/should likely say…”okay, no harm no foul” since the neighbor has been in contact with the seller for years.

Intentions are good but practice is harmful to the process.

You can listen to the 1,000+ episodes of the podcast, read the 10,000 blog articles, any of the 40 books, and otherwise immerse yourself to your heart's content until you feel ready.You can browse markets, look at deals, learn to manage properties, practice analyzing deals or estimating rent, and meet with Agents, Lenders, Property Managers, Tax Pros, and Syndicators offering Passive Investments. 

Researched Youtube videos to find ideas (which are not very practical) 3.)