I understand realtors are basically private contractors and they o my get what they put in but with how the market is I don’t want to invest in my license and the fees and programs that are associated with it if I’m bleeding money 

I haven't seen any info on people earning any money on the actual affiliate/commission side of Minoan.

I imagine this is a similar model to Redfin's associate agent program that pays by hour/tour.

Remember, this is ONLY if the units arent on their program.So, why wouldn't I put all my units on the program?

Find one with flexible pricing options, no long term monthly commitments and affiliate referral program.

Maybe look into a down payment assistance program for a first time homebuyer and house hack.

Long term $ can range from 6's-10% range depending on all types of factors - LTV, location, unit count, debt coverage, borrower strength, full doc or lite doc programs, etc..

My wife and I did our own taxes using some program (I don't think it was TurboTax, but maybe.)

If you are looking to buy in PA, its possible you can qualify for PHA KFIT program that gives you a 5% closing cost forgivable loan.

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Section 8: Rents are too high for the program and cash paying tenants are better overall.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsSection 8: Rents are usually too high for the program.Class C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.