There are other things to watch for, maintenance issues that will push your NOI down to zero and into negative territory in a hurry.

My agent tries to push business policies that cover liability, reconstruction as well as rent loss and coverage on anyone working at the property etc. 

The "why" is really what has pushed me to take this next step. 

Will my efforts amount to a wash, or will I be able to just take their exam and keep moving?

Matthew Jurica I will be grateful forever that Dave Ramsey's book pushed me to get out of debt and get my finances right.Keeping that in mind, I found myself lost when he encourages to invest in the stock market.

The days you are not busy doing real estate stuff you should plan on being at a kids ball game, a pancake breakfast at the local Lions club, a school play that you donated $50 for, getting your car washed at a local fundraiser by the soccer team, volunteering at a local chicken BBQ, taking your dog to agility classes and meeting people etc etc.

Debating on getting my real estate license this winter as a motivation to push my self into the real estate field.

If you would rather stick with your seller then you can farm out your buyer to another agent and take a referral fee, but that is still pushing the line.

A lot of investors push the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, which is next on my list.

There's a time and place for it, but you're trying to push a strategy that doesn't align with our competitive market, our expertise, and our goals.