@Greg Jones,Yes, once you are certified, you are called a "mentor" - you are expected to be proficient enough with what it takes to get to that point that you can either help a new person yourself, or still their questions down so a three-way call with your own mentor would not be a waste of that mentor's time.It is also expected that you are taking your classes and learning how to mentor new investors as they start up their real estate investing business.

My job was to coordinate all of the accommodations for people with disabilities (employees, patients, families) and the language/cultural support services for people with Limited English Proficiency.

.- Proficient in Windows-based software.

The big national bank would have to gain that same level of expertise / familiarity at the local level across many regions, in order to be able to consider loans in the same manner as that smaller portfolio lending bank.Now, those big banks are having trouble with many other aspects of their lending practices - certainly you can't expect them to become proficient in some area that is so different from what they can barely manage already!

You don't need to be a pro, but should be proficient enough to understand tax implications when considering making real estate decisions.

When I sell my flip I will make enough profit to pay for the license for years to come.I am of the adage that if I want to be successful in REI then I must become proficient in all necessary avenues of the game.

I haven’t found there to be much in the form of requirements except the typical; excellent written and verbal skills, proficient in some sort of office suite, high school diploma, Bachelors preferred (only advantage from my degree), and lastly multiple years of experience.

WFG etc etc. its all done in house and very proficiently.. can there be mistakes yes.. but in my experience of closing on East coast and west coast and in the mid section of the country.. our title and escrow in the northwest is pretty bullet proof and I agree with you out your way its anything BUT that ...

A title company who Is proficient in short sales Is a must!

I'm reading the Zillow book and I'm on the Zillow premier agent although thats looking more like a scam as well.I've sold vacant land, commercial land, cash homes, financed homes, and properties in horrible condition so far and one bankruptcy.I'm proficient in Realist, three different MLS systems, the appraisal site, CMAs, Home path and Equator.I've also built my own website from the ground up at www.Patricknsb.comAlso I run a Podcast the New Smyrna Beach Podcast.