I agree it’s not that great but it’s not a pure financial loss either (it would become only if you lack sufficient liquidity to operate the asset as planned over the period).

The short answer is the financing depends on many factors; income/assets and credit of all partners or parties to the transaction on the buyer's side, operating income statement for the building, deferred maintenance, occupancy all come into play.Stephanie

My question is, is it realistic to be successful operating only as a Listing Agent? 

I went ahead and addressed the issue - rather than jumping straight to a threat towards eviction with a notice to comply, I sent a simple text message first asking them to get the car off the grass, and to get the other vehicle moved within two weeks.

It is not operable and is impossible to move without a tow truck.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Simple as that.

If competency is an issue, you may have bigger fish to fry.In re: probate, you can use sub-2 language to make closing conditional on probate outcome and ability to convey fee simple title to 100% of the house. 

We're told it's in mint condition, but we're estimating $5k as we'd like to install coin-operated laundry (hookups are already there) at the very least.

The rest is fluff, people promoting themselves, people who are desperately locked in a fantasy that they're big time successful real estate investor, or people who are no good at conveying complex information, or just people who should have the simple sense not to write half the posts they do.Send me a message.