I think that starting a part time job (in conjunction with being a waiter) at a property management company would provide numerous benefits and help propel your career, no matter what the wages may be. 

You'll be able to gain lots of experience that way and will propel you with wisdom to get started on your own!

Your purchase has given you experience and credibility with lenders and others and propelled you into other investments.

Many times service members are unsuspecting landlords/real estate investors which can help propel them into intentional REI.

What are some character traits and specific key skills that you would want in the agent you work with to propel your success?

As a result, the investor can propel the capital received from the re-fi and do the same strategy over and over and over again.

Now that you are back to propelling forward with optimism, might I offer a few suggestions? 

Linking up with some investors in your area and markets you are interested in is a great way to propel your business.

I am not sure exactly where this is at but if you are in Marietta and sandwiched near homes that are worth 350K+, I think you found a good little first base hit that will teach you a lot and help propel you forward to future deals. 

This isn't a put down on Grant, but basically his approach is either going to propel you to riches or get you in over your head quickly.