Every job will requires some kind of sales:  you’re convincing others to use your product or service, that your idea/position is right etc.  

;-)If you do invest internationally, it can be helpful to have the right team.

Because of that, our budget a little more flexible -- it doesn't necessarily have to cash flow right out the door (which I know is almost completely unlikely in the current market for this type of area). 

I want to make sure this process happens in the right order, so i dont lose my *** and instead have a beautiful income producing asset.

I'm also studying for the R.E. exam right now and I was wondering if anyone had some tips or advice to give? 

I'm not a lender but I'm sure once they obtain more information from a buyer & ask the right questions they have a pretty good idea who is qualified and who is not.

We are trying to sell, but that isn't quite working out right now, so we are considering renting.

Sometimes, when I buy a property, I am ok to have a short-term lease with the owner until they move out, but I agree that there seem to be too many variables right now that add uncertainty to the deal.Is the Title clear?

Always known real estate was my long-term goal and have a good gig where I am at right now (assuming all stays same)...Can you be an MLO part-time?

I even tried syndications (as a LP,) and learned that I can do better on my own - at least without breaking promises/making myself a victim of fraud, the latter I warned others about on a deal I was being pitched (and time proved me right.)