Since we're not in a group at this point, we've just been reading a lot of information and it just helps to get information from others who either have been in our shoes or are currently in them!

That was what struck me immediately - the speaker wasn't talking about content within an area of real estate, rather was talking all about the "community" and showcasing members experience. 

If I was in your shoes I'd sell your cars you can't afford and buy some reasonable cars with cash.

I'm not sure how I'd handle it in your shoes, honestly.

Putting yourself in the shoes of the seller's agent, you want your client knowing that the buyer is serious. 2) You can report back to your client on the structural condition before you make an offer and you have more power to negotiate on your client's behalf knowing the condition is poor- even if they're gutting the entire place.3) Your other buyers may like a certain property you're viewing, even if it's not right for this buyer mentioned in your post. 

.* drain overflow not properly sealed to tub* drain shoe not properly sealed to tub* leaking supply or drain pipes* Children splashing when they bathe.

If I were in your shoes I would have asked when they could be available and see if I can work it into their schedule to help you out.

Some REIAs even have road trips that show case their member's properties.

This attitude was adopted way before computers and accounting software was available, so since the adoption of GAAP is now at such a low level and at a lower barrier to the use of a decent accounting system, I'd suspect any IRS examiner will not be happy looking through your shoe boxes that are color coded as your system.I suggest you get with a bookkeeper who can help with a "chart of accounts" for your business, get an accounting program and set up your system.It will pay you to become familiar with basic accounting and the concept of expenses, depreciation, income, assets and net worth.

If I woke up in your shoes tomorrow morning, I'd sell it to someone wanting to live in it.