Real estate is an industry where there are time things move at a fast pace and spans of slooooow boredom.

I've been in the retail automotive business for 20 years and I'm in my late 40's. 

Yes, a retail store won't buy at spot, just like they won't sell at spot.

You have to wait for her and be patient cos it has to be at her own pace and with no pressure other wise she will resist. ( I dont know why, but in general women are wired to protect and conserve) And all she sees when you tell her about RE is RISK and PROBLEMS. ultimately is the fear of the unknown. ( She is protecting her household) Automatic reaction. 

That's exactly why it is a powerful strategy and if you're willing to live with that reality for a while, it can help pay down your mortgage and build equity at an accelerated pace.  

My father has successfully run his own traveling retail jewelry store for the last 30 years, so entrepreneurial blood runs through my veins.I studied business management with an emphasis in strategy/entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado-Boulder, completing my degree in 7 semesters in December 2018.

To answer your question, it’s not really something that’s followed up on in retail lending.

Depending on what it is (multifamily, retail, self-storage, etc.), I might be able to make a referral.

A mortgage loan officer can work for different type of structures... banker, consumer direct, retail, broker.Pre-licensing to get your MLO license is a minimum of 20 hours... the rest depends on your state. https://nationwidelicensingsystem.org/slr/Pages/default.aspx

I am merely suggesting that you educate yourself before you hire someone, unless you are willing to pay a full service GC retail pricing to handle every aspect, you will need to know some stuff.