It doesn't have to be degree, but a mentor who has a investment portfolio you desire.

And, If so, what can I do show her I'm not looking to get payment from her but a desire to work with her, and improve the business?

They had skin in the game because of the time, thought, desire to get the property for themselves.It all worked out well and I am very blessed.So, I suggest to start at the high end and work your way down.

I don't know nothing about n how to fix things n a house but I thing I have is the desire to succeed n the real estate game.

Id basically be living on a slightly higher college-student level budget for a while (no desire for a "big house".

We don't want to service, or replace w/d units, but we do want our tenants to have their own with our provided hook ups.As the other posters have said, it isn't about the money its about having a much more desirable apartment.  

While I enjoy buying and selling for clients, (my real desire is to invest in either rentals or flip projects.

I explained to him that I've been this way since I was a child...really ever since I can remember....and although I try to control my desire to explore and analize and love business.....i just cannot.

I'm looking for an agent primarily to list the property but also for advice on the the market, what rehab/finishings are desireable locally, CMA and help finding future deals.Any input would be greatly appreciated!

If the PM company is using public contractors, then maybe they would share that information but you probably wouldn't get as good of a deal as you would with the PM company involved.Why don't you just call a bunch of contractors and get bids, ask as many questions as you desire.