. --- I've also explored getting my GC license, but the biggest unknown is what the board will accept for the experience requirements. 

There will be some good deals coming up (and probably some great deals), the question is how many.I suspect there will be some good opportunities (for a short time) on both coasts as CAP Rates adjust and we start to see the effects of this thing.Those opportunities will have to be balanced out against the current (and unknown future) rent controls those areas are famous for.The rent control issue, since it's dispersed and unconnected, one area is different than another, which is different than another, and so on, will probably need a Federal Solution prohibiting it if it's to be solved.

I know the specifics are unknown but when you mention longer construction time or more costs associated with the project why were these two an issue? 

Lots of unknowns.

She’s willing to spend an unknown but presumably large amount of her time, as well as offer to educate you, and all she wants is your promise that if you buy a property you will allow her to make the commission.

I shy away from the completely unknown areas since things always look good from far away.

The neighborhood is rough and the property needs an unknown amount of work.

I have my license, but it is not currently sponsored under a broker due to the low housing inventory (I didn't see an opportunity for profit yet.)What are some commonly unknown resources that I may leverage to help with this process?

Because of that unknown and the likelihood that the market is slowing down (which we know from our realtor), I'm using $2000 as a number for avg rents.

I have tried to place camera and lights but were "damaged" for unknown reasons.