The key for agents will be adding as much value as possible, the key for investors will be to get super creative to find those out there who need to sell now and will trade price for terms. 

All of my monies, for the last 40 years have been going in investments, and now, I am seeing the fruits of my labors come into  view.

Money made depends on your success, but expect 20-30K a year starting out.There is a very high dropout rate for agents.

My goal is to add one more this year, educator (in the form of problem solving training for agents and investors).My goal includes helping other investors become successful in their real estate endeavors by using my own personal experiences to help investors mitigate risk, handle problems, and navigate the often turbulent process of real estate investing.

This is why I can't stand residential.There tends to be a bunch of scummy people on both sides of the coin buyers, sellers, agents are trying to make a buck at any cost.There are of course some good people in all categories it's just the barrier to entry to buy something is low for buyers and licensing is low for agents.

Hi Everyone,I've been on Bigger Pockets for ages, but have never gotten around to introducing myself- so, hello!

We managed to get in a few years ago and got a deal but the recent attempts have not been fruitful.

I want to be able to sell my fruits and vegetables and foster injured or retired animals.

Then pull out some fruit out (equity) after 3-5 years to scale up and by more rentals with that cash.

Plus my cost for groceries more than tripled upon leaving, and the quality of fruits and vegetables is just not there on the east coast.