It takes a long time for them to unlearn their old address...

Many realtors or loan officers would want to take on a junior -- someone they can teach and share knowledge with, who don't already have bad habits to unlearn. you might find yourself working for "free" just to gain experience and knowledge in the inner workings of the industry, but if you happen to be fortunate to have a roof over your head, no spouse and kids... this is a period of time you may never get back. its a real opportunity that most people who start later in life can't tap into. check local job postings for anything in the industry that could get you a leg up learning the inner-workings.

I just don't see it being a possibility to pay the loan of in the 5 years and yes I am a beginner and this is quite humiliating to admit just how unlearned I went into this but I trust you guys can give me some good direction...

We have to do a lot of "un-learning" with clients when they first learn about self directed IRA plans from a guru course.That said, this can be a very positive way to diversify your retirement savings into an asset class that you know and understand.There are several resources here on BP very knowledgeable in this topic.  

Unlearn everything you think you know.Here is the formula for wholesaling success:Wholesaling successfully depends on your ability to find motivated seller leads.So anyone that claims it is hard, should be asked: "well.

But...it takes serious effort to nudge them to "unlearn" some of the falacies that are prevalent on these boards. 

Let me explain.See, try to unlearn what you think you know and clear your mind.

If you come from corporate it is very difficult to unlearn some habits, especially water cooler gossip, job security, employee benefits, assured into advancement due to seniority, etc.Being self-employed entails learning a lot of skills, and learning them is very lonely all by yourself. 

Will take that long to unlearn the habits that got us there anyway.  

I had to "unlearn" the crap I also taught in my years as a kid instructing grad students.