Its much like being on Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability, you don't trade them back dollar for dollar (though the trade is a less generous 2/1 pre-tax).

To start, look to build a little guanxi (sounds kinda like Gwan Shee) which is among other things, social relationship, social responsibility, serious friendship. 

I thought I read that the DOJ is reducing the ability of states to engage in this type of activity?

If an agent engages in a variable rate commission but does not disclose it, that is an ethics violation. 

While this may not be your thing, find something to actually engage people.

Dress nice, practice talking if you aren't an extrovert or aren't good with social skills.

I had a friend with me, and he engaged in conversation with her since he also owns a house built by the same builder as theirs.

It's eye opening.I do think they overreact to social media trends.  99% of my guests are nothing like the wave of social media complaints with "chore lists" or "fees", yet that is what they choose to react to. 

The group is getting noticed on social media and other platforms. 

I used social media, on-line sites and craigslist.