I would hit up the big ones, New Western and Fair Trade seem to be the biggest that would potentially offer an internship/mentorship. 

I figure it could be a good educational tool and potential for some additional income in the form of referrals, and my own purchase commissions. 

Just not sure what to anticipate with what the value could potentially be over the next 5 to 10 years if I hold the property instead . 

Zillow was always biased toward realtors, but by allowing owners to list their properties on Zillow, Zillow also represented threat to the monopolistic position of the NAR – it was in a way potentially eroding NAR’s stronghold on the market.

With actual cash value you'll get a depreciated claim payout and much of the expense might not be covered.

If you want to find deals with upside potential, you must be able to move fast to lock the deal and be willing to fight to close.Here is a current example:My son is going through one of these right now.

If you "house hack" and live in one of the units of the building you buy, you could potentially put only 5% down.

When I run the numbers on potential investments in my “monthly debt column” I have; “monthly repair costs”.

While it may seem like a good idea to pay for the downpayment on a house and let your lender cover the rest of the expenses, there are potential drawbacks to consider.

The kinds of attributes you seek will depend on your approach.Given your youth, take into account the potential for house hacking.