I have followed the forums occasionally while I was on a deployment.

My first call with Jerry was about a year ago but i didn't pull the trigger until later this year with him ( Even to this day i still occasionally trip over dollars to pick up pennies....).

I primarily buy from the courthouse but occasionally I will buy from a pocket deal or from MLS.  

I still come across the occasional MFR that hits the 1% rule.  

That is what a conversation is, people occasionally saying things that weren't asked for ;)

That being said, I do get the occasional client who does not want to search, and they want me to send what I think are going to be good deals.

read local regulations, go to the city and talk to people, knock on your neighbors door before buying... be bold, friendly, positive, and curious.4) execute perfectly and keep great records and data.  5) repeat in same city, or try a new market and see how they compare.Ideally, you would have set up a system and get people in place to manage your properties/ cleaning crews/ handymen and you just deal with the occasional emergency. 

Your split doesn't seem bad because new agents take a lot of time to train.An investor getting licensed to do an occasional deal is different than a profession as a career.

I was hoping that there would be someone who owns their properties out of state through their LLCs that would be willing to chat with me occasionally as I get started.

good guess, buying 4/5th of the appraisal is a possibility but we are just starting out and since the property is owned and has a buffer to fund the occasional utility use and taxes, it literally cost 0$ we would like to build some experience in real estate and capital before considering buying it from the rest of the family.