I really got to know the industry on a personal level and 2 of my flips were from clients.

Hi BP!My lady and I are looking to make our first deal on a long-distance short term vacation rental, and loving the community here so far, you guys rock!We're out in the Virginia area, looking to make moves in the Ci...

I am in the construction industry, but I don't have a lot of experience dealing with older homes. 

I am in the construction industry, but I don't have a lot of experience dealing with older homes.

I think once Canby fills up (the hot spot for us right now) then people are going to be right back out to that fill out  that area by Brookwood, Meek and NE Evergreen, but right now that land doesn't quite pencil (for most businesses) vs some other close by areas, at least in the Manufacturing/Industrial/Commercial space unless you are doing 10+ acre lots.

And diving right into OPM's could leave me at risk of people who are veterans in the industry taking advantage of me. 

The 3 of 5 exclusion on your personal residence only applies to a portion of the residence that you occupy.

For some, in any industry, we do go into it wanting to make money, for the commission, for the life style etc and as you get out of "survival" mode and start achieving success, you start realizing that you actually make more money when "you do the right thing for people" Doing the right thing (having people's best interest, having their back, giving them options, walking them through the path and educating them on what are the pros and cons to individual investment and advising them) will yield more money in the form of : Referrals, connections, good reputation, a good track record, and yes bc of it, more commissions. 

What part of this crazy industry interests you?

There is a reason that pig farms and heavy industrial are not next to residential zones.