I live in an area where realtors are a dime a dozen.  

I keep good records of everything I spend on the property, every dime in and out.  

I hadn't paid this guy a dime for this second roof and he was taking his sweet old time finishing it.

I haven't spent a dime in her unit.  

Also, if you are able and choose to hold after rehab, you get to pick up both the quick nickle (forced appreciation), the slow dime (cash flow), and the really slow dollar (market appreciation).

I would recommend getting your license and selling for a while, work with investors, so you can learn on their dime, follow their projects, and if you build a solid relationship, you can build off what they have already built. there is a lot of expense being an agent, so your deals would have to be worth it,  but a couple commissions, generally will cover your costs.

I always think your local market is the best place to start, some would argue otherwise, but I think you bring a lot of extras in areas you know well.I WILL say you do not need to pay a dime to any coaches, gurus. 

Realtors will do this at the drop of a dime, with absolutely ZERO consideration of months of prior time & effort we may have invested in our borrowers...and feel good about it too!

3 - Are you familiar with the expression, "Stepping over a dollar, to pick up a dime"?

I'm not paying a dime on the vacant lot.