I was glancing through the footage and I heard an independent agent from a different company inform a potential buyer that granite countertops can cause cancer.

I believe many people who claim that they want out of the corporate world and want to ‘retire’ on their real estate holdings actually really want to run an independent real estate investment business, not actually only invest passively.  

Move away from the independent banks.

@Selina RothweilerGetting your License must have some advantage for you or you wouldn't have spent the time, money and trouble to get it.BUT.... you have a very independent streak!

That's certainly what I hope the people who are getting the benefits of me paying my share into these programs are doing.Hit the independent food banks and community outreach pantries, too.

Out of state investing should be reserved for the experienced and those that are much more financially independent due to the higher risk it carries. 

I would start shopping for a good Independent agent and get preliminary quotes.  

The biggest WHY is to hopefully have multiple streams of income through cash flow, in order to gain financial independence, to not have to work a 9 to 5.

Started with a big firm, then moved to an independent now with a father and son team. 

my assumption would be that they could advise if there is anything you can do regarding those financials (bringing in an independent auditor, etc.), as well as any other measures that may be available to rectify this situation.