I'm dedicating the first quarter of 2015 to literally finishing up my education (not that I've learned everything, just need to pick a time to be in action and not just thinking), building a written business plan, organizing myself (tools, resources, etc) so I am ready to get into action the 2nd quarter of the year.So reading the chapter in Ultimate Beginner's guide to REI for building a business plan, there is a section for exit strategies.

Tonight there is a Cash Flow game in Burbank run by the Club In Action (www.meetup.com/Real-Estate-Club-In-Action-Burbank-...) where you can meet people.

I plan to eventually develop the property (mini-storage) and like the idea of having a tenant in place to defer mortgage cost while I put development plan in action (1-2 yrs).Tenant could even become watchkeeper/caretaker in future as far as I'm concerned, if interested/qualified.HOWEVER -- does the tenant normally have rights to the entire property (lot)?

I've been inactive when it comes to real estate and visiting Bigger Pockets for a number of years.  

If you don't hang your license with a broker your status is in inactive.

To get a feel for the realtor, I recommend going to open houses, and seeing what the realtors are like in action.

as most states honor a license once its obtained, so all you may have to do is pay the fees to reinstate it...i would start by going to your states license site online and see if your license comes up inactive...Good luck!

They allow their anger to fuel their inaction, which is completely irrational, but happens all the time as well.Like any major life stressor, it compounds until the person has run out of time, and it is too late to do anything about it.Sometimes when a Seller is approached with a low offer, it only fuels their rage against the process. 

A REIT or syndication will have the lowest learning curve and be the most inactive.   

Edita,Below are some general items of information that will help in your process:Here are some things to look for from an Insurance prospective: Any in-ground tanks (active or inactive)Any Knob & Tube or Aluminum WiringIf built before 1978, does the building have Lead Safe certificationsAny wood stoves or secondary heating units.