I looked into NAIOP, and I plan on going to a meeting sometime in the near future. 

I could use the training but $3,000 is a lot of money for someone living paycheck to paycheck.

Try to get an agency that has the best training, your education is only beginning, there is much more on the legal and marketing side in your community, what you're getting now is state requirements then you'll find what is customary in your area.

If they are, you want to find one that has a training program.

I just don't know who the reliable turnkey providers are and in which markets, this is part of my ongoing research.

He just hasn't met the right train conductor who needs a round-house on his property yet. :)

Should I do this through a bokerage firms training program or should i explore the courses myself?

Hey everyone,Trying to generate some ideas for a friend of mine, basically he is wanting to find a job that has night shifts that he can use to save additional money for real estate.Perhaps something that requires some certification / training and or a trade would be an option.

Just try get a property that's close to a major train unless you drive. 

If you live in a state that allows you to exercise your 2nd Amendment right, and if you're willing to get the proper training, I'd suggest getting a permit to carry a handgun.