I'm only looking to be a part-time agent as I already have a career in another field, where my time is spent M–F. 

With real estate, investments, and lending- all fields closely tied to construction- Gator Lending has provided me with structured, in-depth training, covering everything from legal intricacies of corporate structures to real estate finance law and SEC regulations.

Realizing that he wasn't going to make it in the medical field he sought out alternative careers. 

Although there are numerous safeguards, contracts, escrows, that can be used to mitigate the additional risk, that risk can not be eliminated.

When it comes to finding a buyer or JV'ng the deal to flip the contract, a quick visit to your local REI meetup to "pitch" the deal will field you all the buyers and connections you need. 

Second is the ongoing rental stream.You will always "numerically" make more money developing/renting versus buying/renting. 

I believe that this approach minimizes downside by exploring the numerous currently for sale opportunities with assumable mortgages.

In the meantime I read every book I could find on commercial real estate; attended every commercial real estate meeting in the Houston area, and spoke to numerous commercial brokers.

I noted numerous times that the more people add to the thread, the higher it will rank on Google and potential surpass the own company, but still, ye persist.Who in the world drops into a forum to dry run the leg of a company that the "believe they will be signing up for in the very near future."

She has about 30 years of experience in that field and has previously run all accounting for several small businesses.