The fee continues “because it can” and as a result of the Real Estate industry and legislators turning a blind eye to attempts to legislatively limit or end this practice.

Think about what day job she'd like that's related to the industry and courses that revolve around that, also.

While this is a retail price essentially I would be marketing to the same multifamily developers to purchase the property for additional parking space or additional units.

We do rehab retail flips, cash flow rentals, lease options and wholesale deals.

Its a long road.Based on your post, I'd recommend finding a regular job in the industry, something with a traditional salary or hourly compensation, and saving up.  

Do the signs and mailers, but they will likely attract a high number of people looking to waste your time and want full retail for their property.    

Thanks :) Mission StatementMy mission is to create a portfolio of cash flowing single & multi-family properties while conducting my business practices in a manner worthy of the Lord Jesus Christ.There is no industry outside the kingdom of God.

I've owned a retail and a public safety business, but now have the opportunity to start full time in real estate investing. 

What you can offer them is ~ "Sellers often contact me before considering a retail sale via an agent.  

The buyers are living in the home they intend on purchasing, and working on qualifying for that loan as soon as they can (but they can't obtain financing right now because they're self employed, new in job/area/industry, or need minor credit repair before they can get a loan).Any lease option investor that doesn't embody the mantra of this, will fail miserably, and quickly.