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And ask the librarian about inter-library loan programs.

There are some programs that allow the PMI to be removed at a future point.  

Gary, I'll send you the program my flippers use. 

All you are likely to do is appear incompetent and not serve the interests of the seller.So if you want to do it you need to find out quickly what they are worth and agree on a price with the seller then start looking for buyers.

I heard MIT has an excellent Commercial RE program

This WILL take LOTS of time, you WILL spend money on gas, signs, zip ties, mailers, BP membership to advertised deals, business cards, your appearance to keep yourself up. 

It appears the relative has been living in the house for several years, without any type of lease, never paying rent and has no intention of ever leaving. 

In a training program I did I was taught to estimate costs at 50% of gross income when analyzing the financials, but after looking through dozens of marketing packages I have only found 3 where reported expenses even approach 40% and most are around 30% or closer to 20% of the operating income.

Also, it appears that the The Professional Career Center is an affiliate of GSAR; what benefits does that bring?