If you'll note the trend lines above, you'll see more and more leases are signed every year and that average CDOM is on the decline.Now let's break things down further by examining the effect property size has on CDOM.

I suppose I am just launching all of this into the online void because I've been wracking my brain for a year as to how I want to pivot. 

Last year 116 084 returns with Schedule E were examined.

(or errors by the title examiner/title company).You wouldn't have title insurance coverage for mechanics liens under either scenario unless you purchase an enhanced owners policy (or paid an extra-hazardous risk premium).

I am sitting my RE exam in August and researching what brokerage to join.

You'll have to carefully examine all of the numbers to see if putting a deal together is a profitable endeavor. 

I work a full time job and passed met real estate exam in September.

@Kyle Moreau when examining a "Cash out" mortgage vs a HELOC/LOC there's a couple of main points of difference between the two:1.

The milestone inspection consists of two phases: a visual examination of habitable and nonhabitable areas of the building in phase one and, if needed, a phase two inspection that may involve destructive or nondestructive testing to fully assess areas of structural distress.

Section C requires that the sponsor take active steps to verify that investors accreditation claim is in fact true; however this is quite easy as all that is required is a letter stating such from the investor’s attorney, CPA or investment advisor, or examination of the last 2 years tax returns to show required minimum adjusted gross income.