Advertising, software, travel, etc. while the only income I foresee is acquisition/AM/exit fees.

There are a lot of expenses such as fees, dues, advertising, gas to drive around etc.

In fact, the opposite could be true.  506(c) allows firms to advertise their offerings. 

I have seen many six figure jobs advertised that required a real estate bachlor's degree.

@Mike Reynolds @Grant RothenburgerAirBnB sounds like a fabulous idea as a niche market for tourism. 

Marketing expenses increased 149% year-over-year, driven by elevated spending related to our brand advertising campaign.

I have tainted credit due to old medical debt and would prefer not using a bank Hard money lenders are a dime a dozen, they even advertise on this very platform. 

Hey BP,Why are the pros and cons of taking your own photos vs hiring a professional to take pictures to advertise your rental?

We would have our own PM company without the 7-10% fee, the advertising fee, the first month rent fee. 

I think you may need pro to advertise on market place.. and I have sold a few of my OREO on market place and know others that use it to create a lot of traffic.as for lenders this is an issue nationwide.. its now the province of the new Nigerian prince schemes.. not a week goes by and I get a  PM   hey I see your looking for a loan I can do that..