This way I can work towards making the most out of what I have.Are there any particular guidelines worth considering when it comes to selling leads/referral fees?

Grew up in Glen Ellyn, great town - glad you found your way to BiggerPockets - it's worth signing up for the PRO level to use the built in calculators (under Tools).

Mentor would drive us to show my clients homes using his MLS access and SUPRA access to enter and view properties, and guide us through submitting an offer.

@Glen Dall I'm thinking about putting up a temp chain link fence but not sure if the cost and head ache with the city is going to be worth it.

After that spend time on bigger pockets and learn how to determine if the property is worth investing.

Looking for investor friendly agent with experience in West Fort Worth.

What is the view here about doing your first multifamily deal in another state?

There's a standing invitation to play, but I'm clueless.)Please extol golf's virtues in the RE investing sphere, OR reassure me I'm missing nothing that's worth carving up some of my finite life for. 

In spots like this, they are 100% of the time worth their cost in my opinion. 

If it's worth $220K say, and you're renting it for $1100, that's only a 0.5% rent/cost.