Also, the rate that any competent individual would command may be more than you are willing to spend.

Go to sheriff sales and hand out your business card if you have one, create an online sign-up form and market it all over social media to get potential buyers to sign up...etc etc etc.......so many things you could be doing to attract buyers.

Hello everyone, Im a 26 Y/O living in Miami FL, Excited about real estate and want to know where I can get a great creditable 63 hour Florida online class?

I decided to take an online course to meet the pre-reqs for my RE license.  

Finders fees for a RE sale for non licensed individuals is illegal in most states.

You may be able to joint venture with other IRAs or other individuals as a couple other ideas. 

Think of the difference between an individual finding, rehabbing, and renting a property vs how a company handles it: When an individual goes to buy a fixer upper, they may get a good deal or they may not, depending on their experience level and, frankly, confidence in their ability to negotiate.

I've seen  a couple articles online about people who have used Quicken Loans "rocket mortgage" and  suggest it is  very good for rates, customer service and being user friendly .Have you used Quicken Loans?

When individuals move to the DMV area from other parts of the country it can be hard for them to understand that multis just dont exist here like they do in other areas of the country. 

I put in my lease that I only accept rent via online payment service.