Do the practice exams until you run out of turns - it will prepare you for the questions on the Washington license exam. 

I am not sure if this is common practice so not sure if I should take it seriously.

Having said that, Yes the lender should release the appraisal to you, just good business practice.

But, based on my experience both are highly questionable in their interactions and practices.

She has a 90% close rate on the deals she takes- this has stayed fairly consistent over the last three years.  

I may be new to these things but I am thirsty for knowledge whether it be through these forums or actual practice in the real world.

As a buy and hold investor myself, I am intrigued by the idea of a small infill development project that would consist of rental homes. 

A naturally by-product of that business is working in the rental market often and consistently.

She was skeptical at first, but once I showed her step by step and showed her numbers on deals that we should get into she agreed.So, I put together a marketing campaign consisting of direct mail, door knocking, craigslist searching, meeting with wholesalers and agents, etc.2 months after going full time, I got a call from a wholesaler with a quad in the outskirts of Nashville.

Post up craigslist ads on a consistent basis.