@Robin Simon of course we keep working thru winter.

And of course, most homes have HOA's (homeowners associations) that can be $20-$250/month to pay for community maintenance, sometimes lawn care, cable/internet, amenity upkeep, pool, security etc. 

If you’re willing to continue to do the bookkeeping yourself, there’s several wonderful options on courses you could take for learning how to do RE bookkeeping.  

I understand this is all a numbers game as far as leads go, so for now I'm just gonna stay the course.

For podcasts, of course there's the BiggerPockets Podcast and The Real Estate Guys are solid picks.Connect Locally.

Of course I am partial to KC.

And it’ll give you time to build relationships with local contractors, property managers, and, of course, agents who know the area.

BiggerPockets Forums and MarketplaceOf course, BiggerPockets is an invaluable resource for networking, learning, and finding deals.

Of course they tell you it's illegal- that's work !

It's not a listing agreement per se - it's an agreement between agent and seller - let's say when agents really have buyers who like FSBO houses.Of course, agent is not going to show the house without making sure he's get paid but it won't be "Exclusive right to sell"Just an agreement kinda like "If I show your house and my client buy it, I'm entitled in 3-4-5% of the selling price.It could be anything, even the listing agreement without exclusive right for the agent - who bring the buyer - that one get paid.