Why can't you offer her assistance while she trains you, so you both make money?

But I can definitely help you if you need pinpoint assistance as far as neighborhood selection and accurate rental projection / rates. 

Thanks all of you guys for the assistance.

Paying a reasonable amount to assist in one's life improvement is not a bad thing, just don't do nothing else thinking this one thing is the 'cats pajamas' as DG likes to say.

An experienced investment team can provide invaluable assistance in finding, vetting, inspecting, renovating, and managing properties effectively in your chosen market.

Both said the same thing to me (so I know a problem is brewing): "Nobody is allowed under the law to assist a seller in any way, while earning a  fee, commission, or profit from selling someone else's property without a license.

Hope this helps and feel free to DM me if I can be of any assistance locally. 

Thank you all for all the information and assistance you have provided 

I also assist folks (largely OOS investors) get started in the market there.I'm happy to connect, chat about the market, and send you a ton of resources.The city has been seeing a huge resurgence that goes back 10+ years now.

We estimate the project will take less than 3 months to complete.I’m exploring alternative short-term financing solutions and would appreciate any advice or recommendations on options that might work well for this type of project.Thank you in advance for your insights and assistance!