Lets say you agree to do a portion of the cost.. down the road something happens your tenant's car leaks oil all over his new pavement,, or dispute..between tenants and things are not so great..

Credit scores change monthly, actually quicker if you use credit e.g. credit cards, car loans, etc.  

I guess at least she's taking public transit and not running her car into the ground and spending a fortune on gas.

have you ever been in sales.. have you ever sold cars... do you know how to qualify present and close do you know how to ask for the order.do you understand the escrow function.. do you realize selling real estate in CA without a license is not legal.. how are you going to get these leads.. if 997 is stretching your budget then your only course of action is bird dog.. talk  pound on doors.. but even that takes time and car and gas money especially in LA..being with limited funds and doing anything real estate related in California is a pretty tall order with a failure rate I suspect at greater than 99%.I think if you want in the industry you should apply and get a job as an assistant to a top producer get PAID to learn .. save your money.. then think about next step.one thing I have seen in my years is starting real estate agents who get on teams work for 3 to 5 years build their confidence and bank account then go out on their own.. many to start their own business in 7 to 10 years.Also if your VERY detailed oriented one other way to be self employed is to start at a mortgage company and learn how to process loans..

I guess he was also looking at my car loan and school loans I have to pay back.  

For example if you drive an expensive exotic car, you're a target for someone looking to make an accident claim or liability claim since they see you might have deep pockets.

It's a lot to ask for, but at the same time I would have a car and I'm willing to drive around to check up on your properties / projects (could also take and send you pictures) or help out on just about anything I can.

As in driving by at 5am every morning to take a photo of the person's car at the home.

@Carly M. 

I used to go to a car detailer over there.