I know finance and legal issues can possibly affect a security clearance and so I want to start off easy so as to not hurt my current career.

I didn't understand the value of a network when I first started looking into RE (and when I first started looking for a career).

I suggest focus on one career.

We have no experience in the real estate field but we do know how to WORK.

We really want to make a career of it, but are trying to figure out how to do that.

I do not have schooling or a career that pays good I'm stuck making $9-$12 / hour jobs & im sick of living this up and down life style, when i finally get my cars paid off and getting ahead i get knocked down and have to sell them to make it then i lose everything i worked for.

I am in school for industrial engineering and plan to pursue a career in that trade, however I want to have strong presence in REI as well.

I am in school for industrial engineering and plan to pursue a career in that trade, however I want to have strong presence in REI as well.

Becoming a Realtor isn't worth it unless you're already an active investor or plan on a career change.

You consulted your lawyer friend, you know that legally you can keep the holding deposit.With that said, you should definitely give it back.You don't want to start your career in real estate being "that guy."