So before I waste my time studying for my real estate license I might as well read up on some information!

Some are great, some are a waste of time, but you should be able to find in-depth videos to teach you how to do almost anything.

2) Should I just do the minimal work to get it into a state where I can off-load it quick, but limit my potential for profit?

Don't waste your time.

As far as I know you probably do not need to visit your clients property to discuss updates, that not only is a waste of your time but I would think a waste of your clients time.

No need to waste time and money on steps which do not make money. - Just my 2 cents.

However, with curious callers, they simply wanna know what's up so I tend to keep the call short to not waste time.The active caller was pretty nice overall.

The broker doesn't want to waste time showing property to a person that can't lease anyways or the landlord will not consider.

Your contract should have plenty of room to avoid obligations when there are unanswered questions, make contingencies and move on.If you're asking basic questions that are irrelevant to an offer that could be made with conditions then you are wasting their time and they have no obligation to represent you, their obligations begin with a written offer.The listing agent doesn't represent you, you'd be better off getting an agent I'd think. :)

They simply load onto a website portal.