The 1031 exchange offset $300k of that cost so our out of pocket expense was $120k.

I love Rochester, and I have helped three mentees purchase there too.  

@Jenna McElwainWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

I do agree with @Joe Gore  and @Rick Harmon  that there’s always room to learn more in this business; I’m learning every day.I also agree that Bigger Pockets articles and forums are a great resource for free information on Notes.

(Calling any real estate lawyers to comment.)Assuming one could live with the litigation risk, I would propose three options for buyer prospects to tour listings: 1) A buyer’s agent from another brokerage could schedule a tour OpenDoor-style, but with no compensation offered from the listing agent or seller 2) If the buyer has no agent from another brokerage, a buyer’s agent from mine could accompany the prospect and open the door for a fee ($25-50) 3) if a prospect insists on touring alone, for scheduling reasons or any other, the prospect would have to show proof of funds/lender pre-approval and pass a background check (this last part could pose challenges) You're passionate about the idea, I can see, and I'm not saying none of that could or would work, but in my honest opinion you're looking for a nugget of gold in a sea of desert here.

Woman #2 was his partner for the last three years until his death.

Hello Bigger Pockets! 

If you get a salaried job after college that would be best possible situation as you wouldn't necessarily need the two years of work history.My last two pieces of advice is of course watch Bigger Pockets Podcast as much as you can to learn!

UPDATE:Yes, we are moving forward and the numbers on the purchase price, and terms of the deal, stay relatively the same (in the big picture).We opted to pay the agent out of our pockets.

Im currently attending a three day workshop with multi family mindset and it’s been great so far.