I have an 800+ credit score and access to over $100k in revolving credit and much more than that in personal loan offers, but currently have less than $10k in cash reserves, which I plan to build back up to $20k in two months.My mom, in her mid-50s, wants to invest in real estate as a means to improve her retirement.

I understand how and when to access the cash from a property.

Your insurer gains a better understanding of your entire risk profile, which can result in more tailored coverage.

I agree the absolute best way is to get your license and access the MLS.

And those deals turned out to be huge equity gains 10 years later for sure. 

The leverage you can access is typically contingent on the credit score, experience, loan amount, ARV, purchase price and property location

The better your credit, the more likely you'll be able to access a lower down payment option.3.

I'm becoming an agent for MLS access so I can a greater degree of confidence in data accuracy.I'd like to take on wholesailing myself so that I can continue to work on my rental portfolio at a faster pace.

I had one particular vendor with high standards that would exaggerate anything he found.My rule of thumb: people can live how they want to live as long as they are not 1. damaging the property2. living in filth that attracts pests3. impacting the neighbors (e.g. odors, junk detracting from the neighborhood, etc)4. creating an unsafe situation (e.g. hoarding and rescue workers can't access the home)When I visit a property, I document any issues and talk to the tenant.

My business partner tried to extort me.Just be careful and don't give too much access to anyone.