Some programs guarantee commission won't be cut.

As for the more typical and stream-line brokers, what would you recommend as far as residential goes, it may offer good programs for new agents, competitive and reasonable brokerage fees, great enviornment, etc.

@Paul Timmins thanks for the response, few things:1) thanks for the advice I will check out the REI groups for sure2) I will make sure to search for HUD homes, as I am open to purchasing distressed properties.3) When you say student housing, are you referring to a specific program with the university where you are some type of preferred vendor of some sort, or just renting to kids in general.?  

Many of these give sales pitches, gurus try to sell their products or mentoring programs, or someone tries to get you to invest in a REI Fund by a group of people pooling their money, for some REI and promising an unrealistic return.

HI Marc, I tried your program. it seems there was a lot of good info because I did not have any experience.

Just be aware of the logistics, I think the 5% down program is only for buyers who do not currently own property.  

Some of the boards are not updating the estimates used to fund reserves frequently enough to keep up with changing labor and material costs.I just wish that the "Certification" would teach the items mentioned above and providing examples and templates the Association can build off of.  

Tenants are extremely hard on appliances, it is not uncommon.Landlord Responsibilities: Landlord will at all times during the tenancy keep the premises fit for human habitation, and shall in particular:a.Cultivate, care for and mow surrounding grass, lawn, flowers, and shrubberyb.Maintain the premises to substantially comply with any applicable code, statue, ordinance, or regulation governing the premisec.Maintain the roof, floors, walls, foundations, and all other structural components in reasonable good repair as to be usable and capable of resisting normal loadsd.Keep any shared or common areas reasonable clean, sanitary, and safe from defects increasing the hazards of fire or accidente.Provide a reasonable program for the control of infestation by insects, rodents, and other pests at move in f.Except where the condition is attributable to normal wear and tear, make repairs and arrangements necessary to put and keep the premises in as good condition as at move ing.Provide reasonably adequate locks and provide keys to the tenanth.Maintain all electrical, plumbing (main lines), heating, and other facilities and appliances supplied by Landlord in reasonably good working orderi.Maintain the unit in reasonably weather tight conditionj.Provide facilities adequate to supply heat and water and hot water as reasonably required by the tenant

Many of these give sales pitches, gurus try to sell their products or mentoring programs, or someone tries to get you to invest in a REI Fund by a group of people pooling their money, for some REI and promising an unrealistic return.

That's a pretty cool program Shari!