. ;-) I've discovered that most people I encounter don't have an investor mindset, so we're not always talking the same language, and they're often not very positive in attitude.You did great!

Sadly there are scams taking your time and money.

I can tell you firsthand that the entire Renatus scam is just that ... a SCAM.

You're probably thinking exactly what I am thinking after this encounter ;-) 😊Economic conditions are not the best down there now but make no mistake, the island is not going to disappear much less it will be abandoned completely...

Again, they are first time home buyers, not looking to scam anyone and will occupy the house eventually but I do know they have to sign something saying they will live in it for a year, which will more than likely not be the case. 

When I've encountered this (as a seller) the buyer was limited to 3% for closing costs or the actual costs, whichever was lower.  

This is without a doubt not the MLS it seems more like a scam to me.

Before you sign praises about a scamming business process in a regulated area of social importance to society you might do more reading here and catch the tone and tenor of the professionalism of investors and those attempting to learn real estate, this isn't a boat rental site.And yes, things have changed under the Dodd-Frank Act, and when that doesn't apply, the laws pertaining to predatory dealing and financing do, on each and every deal without any exceptions.

I have encountered a few Brokers who have reached out to me about potentially working with them once I finish my courses and obtain my license.

Like everyone above stated, you're motivation and experience will make you money...not some scam investors.