Many of them lack supports and have no clue what awaits them when they exit the foster care system.

Best of luck what ever you decide. this may also be helpful. http://datcp.wi.gov/uploads/Consumer/pdf/WisconsinWayWEB.pdf

As to consumers, any extension of credit credit to a consumer requires a license, you can find the scoop on the CFPB web site ad in the definitions of the Dodd-Frank Act as amended. 

The camaraderie and support is already incredibly empowering, so I can't wait to see what comes in the coming weeks, months, and years and I dive deeper into the real estate investing world.I'm looking forward to meeting and networking with like minded folks in Austin, NZ, and from all over in the BP community, to help build a robust wholesaling business, and eventually a healthy portfolio of passive income rental properties.

SA will see little disruption from the oil, its a boon to consumers and businesses.  

Benefits of working under a brokerage- they take on the majority of your liability, handle earnest money, branding, marketing, administrative support, technology, office space to meet your clients, trainings, networking, other senior and junior agents to help you.

I've been interested in real estate since I was 18 but fear and perceived lack of support/knowledge/network held me back.

The protections under SCRA apply to active duty members of the regular forces, members of the National Guard when serving in an active duty status under federal orders, members of the reserve forces called to active duty and members of the Coast Guard serving on active duty in support of the armed forces.

Food for thought of the day....The importance of building your support team/group I have found is a critical factor in this business.

So I'm working on a 10-year plan to get to $432k in passive annual income from buy and hold properties to support my travels.