My advice is to use keywords in the search bar in the top right to research other forum questions regarding finding a solid PM.

Just type those terms in the search bar to learn more about them.I wish you the best!!

.)- Other tasks you don't want to do, that I am legally allowed to take care of as an unlicensed assistantNote: My strengths are in research and other behind-the-scenes work, so I'd be at your best use there--but I understand and readily accept that RE is multifaceted and requires a willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities. 

Let's just call the old house your primary address with it being on your license, your mailing address, a bar of soap in the bathroom, kool-aid in the fridge, a bed and a change of clothes in the closet.

I'm new to the Real Estate Investment scene, so I obviously need to begin by educating myself. 

I'm a lay person and no interest in admittance to Bar.

Most of my best meetings have been an hour after the REIA meeting ended at the bar nearby.

One of his coworkers in his office can help you, and they will work something out with the commission behind the scenes.

I would not recommend taking any legal advice from an online forum unless that person is a licensed attorney here in Virginia.On a brief note: Lease Options and their legal implications are horribly, horribly vague and have not been settled at law here in Virginia, so I recommend seeking out a VERY experienced RE attorney.Disclaimer: The Virginia State Bar may view this post as legal advertising.

I value my agent's honest and unbiased opinion, negotiating skills, etc, and he is worth that cost if that's what it takes to get his 100% unbiased opinion on a property that happens to be a fsbo.Inflate the sales price 2.5%-3% (meaning I get that much less when I sell) or write a check for 2.5%-3% (meaning less in my pocket now), it's literally the same sh-t on a different day and the cost of doing business.But I work with a lot of agents and have my pick of the litter based on my knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes.