BP forums strictly prohibit advertising so I won't engage in promoting my biz here.

I understand GP-LP splits, preferred return, promote over preferred return, equity multiple, etc.

(Think of it like rolling the premium features of a vehicle into a car note.)Seller concessions are best negotiated with the initial offer and acceptance but can (at least in Oregon) also be utilized or useful during inspection or contingency periods to promote compromise. 

These arrangements were also flexible and I moved multiple times as I accepted promotions at different workplaces.

If a property manager is going to negotiate, or offer to negotiate the rental of an interest in real estate, or promote the rental or leasing of real estate, he or she will need a broker's license.

Telling you this as a former financial advisor.Real estate gurus/promoters are ultimately compensated either by selling you their systems or coaching programs or by hoping that you will find them a deal to partner on.

as for the $55 app fee, I market it as,"The $55 application fee will be returned to you via first month's rent" this promotes that only a tenant who believes they qualify per your rental qualifying standards will apply. 

My girlfriend and I have just started corporate jobs at high salaries and would like to be a part of the FIRE movement.We've been interviewing financial advisors and all the ones we've interviewed look down upon real estate as a viable long-term investment strategy and choose to promote stocks and bonds instead.Can anyone recommend a good financial advisor or financial services company in Houston that is pro real estate?

Promotional disclosure - I am in the business of selling professional services to real estate investors like yourself and completely understand it is not an easy task to find a trusted advisor to bring on as a team member. 

I just signed up, but was wondering if that course provides you with enough tools and info to have the confidence to all in without having to do their mentoring course, which I'm sure they promote when you attend the 3 day course right?