I did it on the first try, and I insist that it is because of doing all of the different practice tests available to you.

They do not actively practice hardly at all but just did it for MLS access.They did that so many years and now want to own commercial but do not have the knowledge in it so they become my client and buy through me. 

I responded by telling him that this was a very un-professional practice which he replied " wouldn't you do the same"....

We are chomping at the bit, but you are right we need to make sure we take a practical approach to this.

So I'm very new to this and I'm just practicing analysis on some multi-family properties I come across with no intention to buy...yet ;).

One more question: What's a general start-to-finish timeline for starting a course a then obtaining your license and being able to legally practice as a salesperson/broker?

From what I understand, best practice in Chicago (which has an extremely pro-tenant system of laws) is to have the tenant sign an acknowledgement saying that the Lessor has disclosed any code violations.

Figure out what lease options are practical for you given your resources and offer those, ie, if it's not practical for you to offer a build-to-suit, then don't.Like William mentioned, being comfortable looking over financials will be key in figuring out whether to lease or not.

I practice probate law in Colorado Springs and assist investors in cleaning up title issues on probate properties.

This is from practical experience and not my personal opinion.