I'm going to show the place today and after a quick interview on the phone I think this person would qualify with flying colors.

Re branding (almost my favorite subject) I think you're on the right basic track here - I can give you a couple of suggestions. 

I would talk with your favorite Credit Union in your Richmond VA.  

Question for you as someone who has passed, would you say that the test in general is more logical and the correct answer will jump out at you given their good study habits or is the test in general more "tricky" like some of those pre-calculus tests we all remember and the first gut response answer may not be the correct one based on a small detail.My favorite example is: Your driving a bus with 10 people on it, at the first stop 7 get on and 4 get off. 

It has been my experience when providing breaks for people it doesn't work in my favor. It

Have the colors, trim, cabinets been updated or is it still 1975 inside? 

The color schemes, the clean landscaping, and the staging on the interior really made this house stand out.

For those people who don't have access to the MLS, what is your favorite resource for pulling comps?

Does anyone have a favorite book or article that details the beginnings of successful investors?

Not my favorite people.