Track record is a major focus in additional to personal credentials. 4) Depends on the property and project plan.

Unfortunately there are so many people who spend time focusing on the negatives: income and social impact etc., that we fail to look for ways to make the investment NOW.  

So I continued paying my Realtor fees but I started focusing more on moving my corporate career to higher levels. 

I am currently focusing on fix and flips and 2-4 unit multi unit.

Buy a duplex or 4 unit (rare) focus on livable condition for one side.

Caleb currently my LLC is a consulting Agency focused on mindset and helping entrepreneurs getting past mental barriers so they can harness their potential and strike with Power. 

@Amber GriggsLevi Mills is a great local realtor who focuses on investment property.

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-bpThe 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.

Focus on getting a deal.So what happens if you have a deal and cant get financing?

One thing that I have found out that because I live in a community state (Texas) I was turned down on getting any financial aid from the SSA because in their opinion that my wife made too much money and so they turned me down even though I have been paying them taxes for years   I was 54 then and had been working since I was 14.