Even without insulin as a factor I had to work, it's all I have ever had other than my daughter, it's all I ever was and all I ever will be. 

If on the other hand, you intend to buy and hold, the most important factor is the terms.

Your competition - those veteran agents, investors who want to use you,  potential  buyers who never make decisions.Wow - if I knew all this before I got my license (over 40 years ago), I'd think I would pass on it.It's nice to be a Realtor - as such it may open some doors of opportunity to you - and splash you will bits and pieces of knowledge like -How to evaluate the marketFeesAccess to you local MLS HUD contractsFHA offersConventional contractskick out clausesShort SalesWhy you dislike lenders who turn your customers down for a loanAll about underwritersHow to dress for successContinue educationAll about lead paint and other legal disclosures you have to make to stay legalWhat you don't learn in the agentn's training to get your license are -How to write an offer as a principal (with Realtors contract you only fill in the blanks)Creative Financing - Subject to existing mortgages, delayed settlements, options, joint ventures, re-fi- for take over, blank mortgagesCAP rates - essentials to know when working on income propertiesPower ProspectingContract EngineeringTax sale certificate investingProperty Inspection and AnalysisControl and Roll contractsAssignmentsFlippingWholesalingFreehabbingNegotiating investment StrategiesManagement of tenants, clients and yourselfBusiness Entities &  Tax StrategiesForeclosuresMay I suggest - the best client as an agent you can have is YOURSELF - when representing yourself - you are the client - you make the rules - you make offers - you have the freedom to work when and where and for how long - you don't need to answer to anyone as long as you are honest, make full disclosures and act as reasonable good person.As an agent if you sell a clients a building for $200,000 at 6% commission you will make .25% of that or about $3,000 (estimates only).If you controlled (not settled - only under contract with a clause to assign) a building for $90,000 and assigned your contract (wholesaling) it by private treaty or public auction for $110,000 (still below the market) you'd walk away from settlement with $20,000 - that is more than the commission as an agent on a larger property as an agent and easier without all the regulations required as an agent.Sorry for the long reply to you question and for being a little negative about being an agent - being an agent is an honorable profession, the learning curve and the hustle factor is more than some folks want to deal with.I like being a broker, but love the big pay checks that we investors earn.So sit now - interview yourself - ask questions --Where do I want to be financially in 6 months, how much money do I expect to make representing myself - $5,000 - $10,000 - $20,000?

Only problem was the land was under active railroad tracks, and the remainder was wetlands.Speaking of which I have seen wetlands, flood plans, land protected by easements, or some other reason that the property can nt be built on, sold at tax sale.I've seen property sold at tax sale that were toxic waste sites, including Super Fund sites.I've seen a chrome factory sold at tax sale abandoned by the company because of toxic chemicals in the ground.I've seen former gas stations, dry cleaners, auto repair garages, and other toxic sites sold at tax sale.All of the above either have ZERO VALUE or NEGATIVE VALUE, welcome to the wonderful world of Tax Sales.

Another huge factor is pets or no pets.

The Original building the cigar factory was in is still standing.

Around here that would have likely been a scrape candidate.Another factor is the floor.  

Listed value of property $255,000 The confusing factor is the property was listed for sale at this price for a year and did not sell.

Just make sure the TRUST factor is there.  

Army Base (kinda) two well established factories and a small college.