Buyers don't look for financing and its foreign so they don't jump on a forsale listing on zillow.I've had the best (only) luck with zillow rental adds,   starting with the pitch;  rent to own, live in a great home while you pay off owning it. 

LENDBASE has the following feesConventional:1% origination fee$500 doc fee (est)Title Work TBDAppraisal $2000-$3000Environmental $0-$2000 (depending on search) Which all seem pretty normal, but FIRST they require you pay them up front $4,000.00 to start brokering loans, it’s their "non-refundable engagement fee.”Has anyone ever heard of this ever?

its unfortunately not going to be as easy as googling, but that might get you a list to start with and refine.  

Good for you starting at 19.

I thought I bring this issue about Peter Harris back up .I was also told about the $10k start up fee .

I've started, grown & sold 4 companies over the last 15 years (two PE exits).

Everyone does that a little when starting out but statically speaking spreading effort into multiple markets is not the best use of your time.

PM me or post in this thread and I'll start following it.

Short answer: not legally, but they can get away with it.Long answer starts with a fundamental concept of our tax laws.

As inflation drives rent growth, properties in stable markets like the Midwest can continue to deliver returns even in higher-rate environments.Market Conditions Favor Real Estate RecoveryThe commercial real estate (CRE) market has faced significant challenges in recent years, but signs point to a recovery:Bottom of the Market Cycle: CRE appears to have reached its low point in late 2024, with 2025 marking the start of a slow recovery phase.Limited New Supply: High interest rates have curtailed new construction, which should drive rent growth in the coming years.Policy Changes on the Horizon: There is growing discussion about potential policy shifts under the new administration, including a return of 100% bonus depreciation and lower interest rates.