Test different areas, most of my deals have come in certain areas (sorry don't want to say which ones).

Before I take the national/state test to get my license, should I go ahead and do the 24 hour practice course first?  

Does anyone know if I can have the utilities turned on so I can have it tested and inspected.

So I literally have just completed the online coursework portion to become a broker in Washington State.....now the fun part- the broker exam.Here is my question-Do you have any helpful tips or advice on how I go by studying for this beast of a test?

It did not properly prepare him for what was on the test.

Test the water before jumping in. 

The systems will be started and tested for proper operation.

The loan officer in this case is also a RE Investor as is his wife, so, I felt that passing his first line test spoke well for the potential of this deal.It might be some time before I bring one into close with them, we are partnered up on a rehab and have our next 2 purchases lined up via seller finance.

.: $16,450Marketing/Promotion: $1,431Trash: $1,961Supplies: $1,579Water Testing: $3,177Misc: $350Total Expenses: $53,370NOI: $53,555Cap Rate: ~ 7.5%Cash on Cash: ~12% (based on 20% down and 30 year am at 5% - still finalizing loan terms so subject to change)DSCR: 1.46x50% Rule ($/unit/mo): $117.171% Rule: 1.31%GRM: 6.36Debt Yield: 9.55% (based on 20% down)Property is in overall good condition but could use some upgrading.

I use HighRise from 37 Signals and am testing a bunch of answering services I Found online.