Aside from learning a lot during the program, I think it will get me motivated to launch my real estate career.

Here's why I'm doing this:http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20131101150259-658789-pay-it-forward-give-and-ye-shall-receive (no affiliation and nothing being sold there, its a link to a great blog post on LinkedIn, not written by me)

I have no affiliation with them, have just use them for both salesperson and broker required courses.

There is great info if you search the forums about the program.

Savvy rehabbers already have RE agents (AND SOFTWARE PROGRAMS) that scan new MLS listings and let them know about those that are way below tax appraised value.

But don't get pulled into their mentoring programs they're very pricey and all the info with them you can find here on BP!

(taxes, ins and repairs)I'd keep using the program till you can get a solid idea of how it works.I like the John Straub rule..

One lender i use allowed it in one of their Jumbo programs, but have no issues as long as the loan is over $200,000.

Go to Jotform.com(no affiliation)create a buyer list form. ask for name, number and emails.right a simple ads with simple titles that speak to investor/buyers as if you were selling a house or offering a service.Investor Special- High EquityRental Properties Available for Saleetc......Then in the Body Keep it simple, We are (ABC Company) and we specialize in selling investment properties in the (XYZ Location).

James,Another thing to look into is if Washington has a state VA loan program.