I also admire that you are trying to find a creative approach.

Sharing your aspirations and holding yourself accountable is an admirable first move.

I don’t know the area the tenant base or why these guys are beating you up over your property Spencer but I can say I hope it works out for you and I admire your unwavering persistence where a lessor man would have surely gave up by now considering all that you endured on this deal .

Also, I admire your commitment.  

I admire your drive and not allowing people to tell you that you cannot do something.

I admire your enthusiasm and said nothing about your gender, but to pretend experience is meaningless is disingenuous.

admire your thinking!

I admire your courage because Your market in NY is definitely going to be more of a challenge, Good luck! 

I'd say if you don't have your license at this point thats fine, buy it anyway with another trusted agent or maybe with an agent you admire and would want to work with in the future. 

I admire your wonderful article entitled "Two schools of thought" I am the parent in this situation.