We have not fully recovered from the lowest home starts ever a few years ago.The general consensus is that an uptick in interest rates will soften the frenzy we are now seeing (multiple offers over list, etc).  

One side note is the amazon download is only a 1 pc option, so you buy one per PC, where as if you ever need office on a second device you just up the subscription by $2/mo which would be a tremendous savings.Also, iCloud and Office 365 are completely separate products. iCloud handles data backup mainly, where as Office 365 is the subscription platform for all of Microsoft's products.Also, Dpeends on where you work, Ryan, But most companies have a microsfot HUP program for their employees which gives you a license to 2016 office for 5 PCs for a one time cost of 9.99.

I don't ever plan to wear a bullet proof vest to go and collect rent :).  

I would take no draw, no payment what so ever until the house sold.

Many new agents are enticed by the lower commissions at other places and miss out on the resources available at larger ones.

Not selling anything - if you ever want to grab coffee let me know!

Don't ever sacrifice your day to day job if you don't plan to get out completely and dedicate your time to RE completely.

I am interested in one day building to larger apartment complexes and have always wondered myself.

The only time I have ever hired an inspector was for my advantage for a price reduction on a offer that was accepted. 1000 is the most I will do for earnest money.

Have you ever done this before?