The topic I have chosen is “Energy used in residential properties can be greatly reduced by using conventional insulation rather than the use of renewable energy technology.”As a part of my research I have compiled a short questionnaire.

If you are gambling on the property appreciating then you are just gambling.

but guaranteed appreciation isn't likely, so you're really kind of gambling...

Now, if there is some concerted efforts by foreigners to buy up Detroit, that is interesting, but a huge gamble IMO.

Now, if you market to agents on the basis on general legal services, I know a couple agents who were involved in that, but they didn't cross into areas of RE.And, as to clients of an RE agent, unless your client is a personal friend, clients expect a degree of professional conduct, not to be solicited for other services, do you want to project your expertise in RE or be seen as one who does all kinds of things because you're not that great at any of your chosen fields.

I share your frustration and to rid myself of the issue I have chosen to become licensed.

You can head to Colorado/Utah if you like skiing or Montana for wilderness, Vegas if you like gambling/nightlife [might not be the best idea since you have a 14 y/o traveling with you]My friends got some nice deals on Kayak (check out the vacation tab).

The other thing I am considering is that my area always has several condos available for sale on the same street as me that then become occupied quickly (Proctor and Gamble employees make up 80% of the clients).

I have chosen my market "downtown Newark".

While those can be chosen by the highest probability, that is not the same as certainty as mentioned above.