I wasn't around when you were fresh out of college, but I know what the job market is like these days.

Additionally, I know you don't have to be an agent to invest but I like the idea of having more market knowledge and immediate access to the MLS.I spoke with Account Closed on the phone this afternoon who provided some great advice from personal experience on the matter and interesting perspectives on both being an agent and investing in my market.

The law is certainly the law, so from the perspective of a PM if they just need that information, it’s uniform. 

But a chunk would need to into real estate.From a gambling perspective, the jackpot is big enough its actually a good bet to play.

These are non-profits who assist home buyers, or perspective buyers so they can qualify for FHA loan programs.These guys are free or there may be a small fee, but they will teach basic financial management at the micro or personal level.You can go through money and banking, types of accounts and services and how to use them.

I would say this is just a fun perspective to see what all the construction costs around the country.

Everyone's perspective comes with built-in biases; including yours.  

I can easily see is perspective: he doesn't want to open the books with his financiers, contractors, database, etc. and have you clone him after 6 months.

They won’t be expecting the same money as their neighbors with the shiny new kitchen and fresh paint. 

I invite you to please consider the following, from a Federal Income Tax Filing Perspective.