The first 5 years in business about 80% of those agents that survive the first year will be gone.I was at the bank today and the teller said everyone I know coming in is saying they are getting into real estate.

I am not familiar with the other company you mentioned, but if their business model is similar I would avoid it. 

@Willie WebbI think the answer now lies with what your business model is. 

We are not interested in sloppy repairs that last just long enough to off load the home so it becomes someone else's problem - that's just not in our business model. I

In monitor mode for now. 

Mold needs oxygen and humidity/moisture to survive, so if you get the moisture issues fixed and rob it of oxygen it won't come back.

I have a side job, so will not need to depend on selling as many homes as possible to survive and I live minimally.

Currently in learning mode.

I've listened to too many podcasts and have fun the numbers way too much and don't want to be stuck in analysis paralysis mode, so I'm looking to take action and close on my first deal before the end of the year is up. 

Martin, my background is in economics so I do have some thoughts on your comments about economic cycles and this REI model. I