I hope your real estate investing journey proves fruitful, and always know that skills acquired in previous jobs or university studies can definitely help you as you begin to invest...good luck!

If there is no low hanging fruit in your market that means you'll need a better education and understanding of some of the basic tricks, changing use, function, utility, market assessment, costing and valuations, that doesn't come out of guru books or podcasts, forums or blogs. 

. ---------- Karen the only thing that Zillow and Trulia do is make it hard for real estate agents to do is make it hard for agents to explain to Sellers what a "True Comp" is and create arguments about a bank thinks the property is worthWhat a price of the home will sell for quickly and create competition between buyers is cannot be found on Zillow or Trulia or RedfinThe cost of mispricing a house on a listing is a lotThis is why I love expired listings and buying on terms, such a sub to or lease option or lease purchase or wrap

Account Closed, I believe you when you say that it takes some time for agents to get established in their work and able to support themselves financially.

When the bats are out foraging at night or have migrated south for the winter, seal up the places where they can enter.

You have to decide if it's worth it to put in all the time, money, and effort necessary to pursue this one property or if those resources are better spent on pursuing lower-hanging fruit. 

Build a team, never know when team members feed you deals.take advantage of flip opps to create cash..Buy rentals is you want to be in the rental businessEnjoy the fruits of your labor.. !!!

So I was thinking it would be more than a small gift.I understand the 1 month fee for agents that do it all, and that is not what this is. 

, nor did she perform a dreaded ‘Commissiondectomy”, the source of terrifying nightmares for Agents everywhere.

However, the fact of the matter is that you came, you saw and you conquered this wildly project.Yes, it's a lesson to all REIers....new, seasoned, young or old.I am happy to know that you and your family are enjoying the fruits of your labor.Now, you can basically utilize your house as an ATM and withdraw cash to fund your next flip or buy and hold initiative.This is a good story to tell and was worth reading.Good luck with your future endeavors.BTW, it would be great to see those before and after photos if you have them.