It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

@Sarah Rilling - I always like having a 1:1 conversation with the potential coach/mentor to get a flavor for how they work with people.... basically to see if their is a connection.

Here in Colorado, you need to have a real estate license, and in order to get your license you need to go through what basically amounts to an apprenticeship for two years (associate), before you can have your own firm.  

I am also a member/subscriber of Vodessey, Short Sale Prophets Basic, and several others. 

I am looking into a company right now that does rent guarantee insurance and also does in lieu of deposit will issue a bond that the tenant basically gets charged a monthly fee for.

Basic and free. 

If it takes you two months two find a tenant willing to pay $1,700, then you'll still basically break even in the long run - the net to you is the same. 

Interview them by phone or during the showing to see if they will meet your basic standards.

•Managing accounts payable and receivable•Reconciling bank accounts•Generating basic financial reports (e.g., Profit & Loss statement, Balance Sheet)Credentials:No formal certification is required and may or may not have a high school diploma, but some bookkeepers pursue:•QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification•Certified Bookkeeper (CB) from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB)•Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB)Caveats:Bookkeepers do not handle and probably should not handle tax planning, financial analysis, or compliance work.

I realize this is a real estate focused group, and I have some basic questions.