Even if you don't have your real estate license, you can still be the property manager - you're getting free rent in exchange for collecting everyone else's.

Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

Again I could be wrong.Hearing what you all have to say, though, I think the best thing to do is find a investor friendly real estate agent to help me with comps in exchange for me to list my deals through him....until I get my own license. 

In exchange I am willing to assist this individual in any task that he or she may be too busy to complete. 

I Put an add on craigslist stating that I wanted MLS access in exchange for using them on all my transactions.  

I have a lot of green to offer in exchange.

Many times we are pushed to close fast and you may not be finished searching for a contractor, you can actually change contractors any time before they start working on the project or until you exchange money for their services.

We actually sold a building this week & I was able to do a "swap & drop" 1031 exchange with my 50% of the proceeds thanks to Teresa Person at 1031exchangecorp.com

Wholesaling requires some money but you can get properties under contract and assign them to someone else in exchange for an assignment fee. 

Should we sell and do a 1031 exchange to buy a new property or raise rents to cover deficit once these renters move out or hit 5 years whichever happens sooner?