If I was going to become an agent, wouldn't it only be worthwhile if I fully dedicated myself to building a clientele?

I think the point to take from this thread is that paying for coaching that is taught by a proven and active investor is worth while if the price is reasonable for the education and time invested by the educator and just as important, that this educator teaches ALL that is needed to know for the price, not just half or some of it, then expect to get paid more for the balance of the info.

Are Canadian vacation rentals worthwhile in Canada?

I've never done direct mailing, but know a few who have and who've had some success at it (and as others have mentioned, even a minute % response rate is good, you only need to find one good or great deal to make a mailer worthwhile) Have you checked into buying lists?

For me my credit needs to be 720 or greater to make refinancing worth while also since I am likely not moving I need to be on my fha loan for at least 6 months prior to refinancing.

And the few that are get bid up to probably 85%-90% of ARV (not enough margin to make it worth while).I figured this would be a more national problem though, because if homeowners had any equity in the property they would sell it on their own accord instead of allowing the property to be foreclosed upon.Are there many deals out there in other locations?

We are in the Bay Area also and are able to employ a few strategies to make some investments worth while. 

Is it more worthwhile to chase the 15-20% returns that my clients are purchasing?

My creative side is asking, how do I generate revenue on these empty lots while I’m waiting for the long term hold to become worthwhile?

2) How do you make it worthwhile for them to become your acquisition manager (compensation)?