I want it to be smooth and make sure that if anything happens to my mom (God forbid), that there are no issues with the apt either.

They will help you refine the process and keep things running smoothly.  40 units might sound like a lot, but it is completely and easily manageable for one person IF you run systems.

The real question would be, which real estate school best suits your needs and accommodates to your schedule so that the process of obtaining your license is as smooth and efficient as can be. 

2016 Smooth Sailing!

One of the reasons people quit investing in real estate is because they become stressed out when things do not go smoothly.

Not only do our listings look great online (which is very important when trying to attract buyers), but we have very smooth transactions.  

In your case since your new just have a strong game plan and presentation to prove you know what your doing. 2 - Ensure them the process will be stress free and a smooth transition.3 - Quick and simple closing as opposed to the "nightmare" closings that traditional borrowers sometimes encounter.4 - Savings on Capital Gains5 - (In many cases they are older) I really push that the monthly payments are a nice gift to leave to their estate. 

very good description of what you experienced. i can see how a corporate monster such as wells, will have its share of "red tape" and seemingly idiotic policies and procedures but i think a lot of that is really just the nature of the beast.i must say though, my experiences have been very smooth in my dealings with wells fargo. my mortgage consultant is great.

For property managers managing 100+ properties, what tools, techniques or services do employ to keep things running smoothly while at the same time maintaining your sanity?

The process was smooth and they went above and beyond.