or is the home at market rate but there is something extraordinary about it like a big company has recently moved there, good schools, and some nearby favorable attractions (starbucks, etc.).  

This is my first interaction with the conventional financing system. 

And as a side benefit...I feel that once you put a name to a face and have the personal interaction, they might be more open to working with you (even if it's not intentional).

You must be highly self motivated for positions like these, not just in training but on the job, fatigue is not an option and your attention detailed to 110% as you perform.They also require a great deal of focus, you can't be distracted and you are disciplined to remain calm under extraordinary circumstances or in an emergency. 

In the mean time, I'll be reading, learning and interacting here on Bigger Pockets.I am glad I joined.

Beside working with clients, constantly interacting with our industry insiders helps to keep me current.  

@Theresa Omeludike Driving neighborhoods and spending time using/interacting with the MLS.

We look forward to interacting with the BP community and getting to know everyone in the area.

Looking to interact with other investors to mutual benefit of course to start it will be one side for the most part.  

I happen to work in an industry where I have direct interaction everyday with investors.