I said rent is what it is, that we didn't have an agreement to take anything off, however, I am willing to give him a gift card as a happy holidays/thank you.

I have also been in the field doing building inspections and updating assessors property record cards.

Having a license is NOT an encumbrance or road block to investing in real estate, unless you plan on doing things that are illegal or unethical, there are "those" "investors".A broker's license adds a bit more credibility to your business card, in reality that's about it as you are assumed to have greater knowledge than an agent in the public's eyes.

Be open and friendly, offer business cards, etc., but MOST IMPORTANTLY - - - - - - LISTEN!!!  

She advised this was due to previous job loss and living off a credit card.  

I am from and raised in Dallas, Texas.  

There are several private or non traded REITS that raise money, invest in a specific type of real estate or strategy, hold for  a few year then liquidate when the time is right.  

i have 2 rentals i bought cash under my LLC . and i right now I'm buying 4 more houses cash with funds i took out of my credit cards to buy these houses cash.

I buy places that need some renovation in order make them really nice so I can raise the rents so I get higher than average rents/more appealing-additional bedroom/new kitchens/baths ect so the rent is higher over the long term. 

362 Apartment complexafter repairs and new management, I think we can increase profitability 25%there are total of 6 apt complexes around, average rent for they other approx. 650.00, this complex average 555.00 month, If repairs, cosmetics are done rent can be raise to match area around to 600-650, witch will give a increase of 45- 90 dollars a unit. and 56 units that need repairs will increase there also. i figure a 2 year plan until profitability.