BTW, social media marketing doesn't really sell That particular house, there is always something different about the house, it generates potential buyers for the agent......just like open houses.

@Britt Fuller what you described doing is probably the easiest and most cost effective way to accomplish your mission.  

Yup you bet I missed every holiday this year, worked many 100+ hour weeks, and basically lost my social life.

I put my entire life on hold from a social standpoint and passed all 4 sections first try...under 6 months start to finish.

Kurt Hines Thanks for the advice, I know that in order to be successful I have to be social with others more experienced than I am.

IE, let's say he is on disability or Social Security and gets his check on the 3rd of the month.

I am in Mission Viejo and can get together at my local Starbucks.

Benjamin Allen Yes as far as how W-2 income is taxed compared to rental income you are correct that you don't pay Social Security and Medicare.

For the past year I've been trying to conjure up businesses, each time my idea is too big to create (making social media apps for example.)

Pound social media and let everyone know what you're doing.