These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Your broker may not offer much help or training after hours. 

Think of it as a freight train, its takes awhile to get going but once you are moving it keeps gaining momentum and its hard to stop.

I'm just really unsure of myself due to lack of experience and no training.

Capital Expenses: It would be wise to save at least  5 percent off monthly rent for big ticket items, (Roof, heating, AC, etc)So above all the expenses you described, you need to add in property taxes in as well. 

Just need training wheels for that ride.

She is 100% on the RE investment train.

I don’t think a $40 parking ticket on a $0.25 parking meter is fair, but I’m sure any judge would not side with me!

They made us have our RE license so everybody is properly trained and qualify to address investors and sellers, (even though you really don't need the license to wholesale) .I Was able to almost triple my income in the first year and along with the knowledge I have gained and now on my now second-year, I'm projecting to already 5x this one also on track to get my first income-producing prop. and in the process of moving from my own house and renting my current as well,  PLus all great connection and valuable feedback when people see you are an asset in this industry you get multiple requests to partner So, possibilities open up. 

That will train your mind in all types of business including the real estate industry.