Where the mortgage broker earns their pay is by eliminating the hassle of going to a couple dozen lenders, getting half way into the process, only to find out they can't help you.

I started to try and educate myself about what to do with all this earned income.  

Many, but not ALL are only focused on the commissions he/ she will earn and not focused, on your best interests.

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"Forgetting" to mention the property backs up to an apartment complex, sewage pumping station, or strip joint does not earn you any respect.I know a couple of people who do this well in my area.

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Are they more up for being a private lender and just earning a steady return?

You can click on the ‘vote’ button if you like someone's post or is helpful, and there are ‘awards’ to earn on your profile.

You can click on the "vote" button if you like someone's post or is helpful, and there are "awards" to earn on your profile.

You can click on the ‘vote’ button if you like someone's post or is helpful, and there are ‘awards’ to earn on your profile.