We’re facing unprecedented job losses and potential long-term changes to governmental policy and consumer behavior.

@Jessica Prak Like you, I am only about 2 weeks into Biggerpockets and there is more than enough information on here to consume.

@Julie McCoyI know its not any RE agents preferred method but I was taught that professionial associations are there to protect and service the consumer communities they serve.

One of the contractors said they had a new machine that could do epoxy lining of the cast iron plumbing system underneath the house.

As many said becoming a Realtor is time-consuming and expensive but if you need the knowledge it could be a good idea.  

@Susan KimAs @Taylor L. and others mentioned, raising funds is a lengthy and time-consuming process.

Some of these houses have nightmares of knob-and-tube wiring packed with insulation, leaky cast iron sewer pipes, and cosmetic renovations slapped on to cover up structural issues.

It’s been about a year now that I have been trying to consume YouTube videos, Bigger Pocket webinars, literature, and basically whatever I can find.

No law says 30yf and 15yf are the only options, lots of lenders have "pick your term, pick your payment" options all the way from 10 years to 30 (gotta call on Congress to pass legislation if you want a Fannie loan >30 years, the fact that consumers go right up to that maximum term without even thinking about it tells us there is certainly consumer demand for >30 year mortgages). 

From the many kinds of roofing materials you will come upon to asbestos siding and deteriorating brick to wet basements, knob and tube, cast iron pipes and plaster walls ... start learning about this stuff.