Every activity you do should contribute to achieving that.There is research you should be conducting and specific things you should be evaluating at a state level, market/city level and neighborhood level.  I

I feel like the only/best way to acquaint myself with the business at an entry level is by becoming an agent first.

My risk level is my primary determining factor.

@Jennifer Hwang , I would rent to this person.To me income and debt level is more important than credit score.

If there is no other legitimate reason to deny an applicant, you must submit to the process (which, according to the cases in the link, means even submitting to their lease requirements even if you object to some of the terms ... infuriating on every level I can think of).

I’ve designed, manufactured, written scheduled maintenance procedures both at the OEM and field service level. I

You're young, so your experience level is low.  

The main level I wanted to do allure ultra, but they don't have the shade I'm looking for so I'm searching for alternatives.If you guys feel carpet is a terrible idea please talk me out of it.

Between normal wear and tear on furniture, linens and such, I'd say that about evens out over time so that I'm not making anything on the clean, but probably not losing anything either.Once you've got a cleaner you love things get MUCH easier on your stress level.  I

I'm still shopping around and not sure about fees at this level. I