If it's really a problem that a tenant doesn't have a checking account, you can use an alternate option like a deposit-slip option at a local bank or I've read that some convenience stores have a "pay now" service where they can send you money on a card monthly.  3) Find a good handyman who can handle small issues and coordinate larger ones. 

Hi Nicholas,A few things:1) Mortgage inquiries are not treated the same by the FICO algorithm as credit card inquiries.

When I went to take my test at the government building in the Financial District I was solicited with business cards and flyers by a couple of professionals representing firms, but I am wary of pursuing cold promoters in this fashion.I was curious, other than googling reviews, is there a smart way to vet which organization I may want to "park" my license at?

Secured credit cards, regular credit cards, personal line of credit. 

Personal issues, reasons, excuses.When it's not providing your income, it's been my experience that agents just aren't hungry enough to make it happen.If you're serious about making it in real estate as an agent, build up a war chest of 6 months living expenses plus several thousand to get licensed, print business cards, pay for marketing yourself, etc.  

Cards have a transaction fee paid by the tenant.

Q2...If the tax card showed “in care of” the sons’ name and his name was called, would that be a valid sale? 

The $75,000 I borrowed on credit cards.  

I've used lines of credit, credit card advances, credit cards for materials, personal loans, big seller credits, and combinations thereof.... and equity partners when the deals were too big for the other methods. 

We don't use credit cards and prefer to pay our bills in person.