i have seen many do very well getting on a team.Myself personally I would concentrate on listings 1000%  Buyers only if well knownand wont waste your time. 

I find that most of the time, paying points up front isn't worth it in the end.

You have to sell to realize your gains, and will lose on the transaction at this time.  

I am also still in school, and I have a part time job.

Jeremy, I hope you don’t take this badly…..I noticed your posts don’t get much “traction” The reason is they read like slick marketing “puff” pieces you find posted on LinkedIn all the time, rather than personally engaged discussions, If you want significant engagement, just write something out, and don’t even “edit” it, just go with the first draft, giving the effect like a personal conversation with someone.  

However, there’s a due-on-sale clause risk, so proceed carefully.A lease option (rent-to-own) could also work if you need time to qualify for a mortgage later.

Your painters will save tons of time from having to cut in walls and tape off trim.

No system is perfect, so don't waste your time chasing after the next shiny object.

It’s done all the time.  

.: In CA it is a violation of CSLB business and professions code 7159(d)(5) to execute residential time and materials contracts.