Some of my research is bringing up things such as pre-licensing classes and a SAFE exam.Assuming I have no problems with the testing aspects, what are some of the best ways to get a foot in the door?

I think AdWords is good, but I would think testing the waters before going all in would be prudent.

But If you are going to run a test ad I would use FB Market place because you can see peoples profiles and make a judegement call on if you think they might be a qualified applicant.  

I've been told it is not very good neighborhood - lots of drugs and crimes going on.

HiI was wondering how exactly I should understand the accredited investor income test.

Which is loan Passing through the Registration before Applicant can get HIS/HER loan.{4} Failure to pay back the loan at this expected date/period, legal Actions will be taken against the applicant by our attorney Immediately.{5} Applicant who is unable to meet with the repayment will be given 4 weeks more as a grace period before legal actions will be taken.{6} I agree that the funds will be used judiciously for the said Purpose and not in any way be used for aiding terrorism, drug Trafficking, laundering etc and other actions / acts that are Forbidden by the laws of United Nations.{7} That I make this agreement in sound mind knowing the implications.{8} The borrower is going to bear the cost of the loan registration fee of $1300which will be paid as a down payment to enable Loan transaction to be legal for transfer.

It's my understanding that the subject property will have a public record of it once being a drug lab. 

The owner of the property is another one of our childhood friends who is a derelict drug addict that has taken advantage of her.

I would price in the initial inspection and the lead testing at the very least. 

Everything for the permitted property required additional fees, testing, more fees, ripping out good for bad, more time, extra ridiculous Gov't style red tape.