I know this is not a situation where a bank is willing to go forward, but rather someone that will see what I put together, will see the experience that my partner has (to have faith that this can get done), and will see the potential to earn interest on the money lent in a short period of time.

I recently earned my degree in Urban Planning from Arizona State and am very intrigued by the idea of passive income and real estate in general.

We definitely earned a degree in one transaction.

It's pretty well understood by the involved agents they aren't doing much to earn their nominal commission.  

There aren't a lot of things I could do with their rent to earn a 60% annual rate of return for 30 days.Bottom line on our properties: A sheriff will be at your door within the first full week of the month if you haven't paid your rent.

As a licensed Realtor, I have found that there are many great broker/ agents out there, who work hard and actually do earn their keep.

It´s not very easy to earn a lot of money renting vacation homes.

It looks like your all cash investment is earning 4.13%, which is gawd awful, leaving the building itself earning absolutely nothing.

@Andre Brown The earned money deposit is required once the offer is accepted and the purchase agreement is signed. 

I really would like to earn my first $$ enabling a deal but I am not sure what to do.