As US rates rise I expect dollar to strengthen so I'm bullish in near-to-mid term outlook but longer-term is anyone's call.Appreciate any input and/or referrals to subject matter experts.Thanks in advance!

The instructor of the RE coursework suggested that advising another agents client on matters related to real estate was not allowed. 

You'll then be working with business lenders who also in my experience do not have a requirement for the money to be seasoned for 2 statement cycles or any cycles for that matter.

@Stephen LynchI’m involved in this in my market for OOS REI and I find that it’s where your thread ended that matters the most - having someone who is an independent party verify all work performed.

That's the best use of your time no matter the market conditions. 

Keep this in mind, "it's not how much something costs that matters, as long as that cost is covered entirely in the cash flow. 

I've learned that no matter what, the landlord/tenant relationship will never be amicable.

I've learned that no matter what, the landlord/tenant relationship will never be amicable.

Even that won't matter on this post  but it will lead to folliw questions during the interview.However, fix and flip income is generally ordinary income; and when you buy and hold depending on how long you held it for the income is generally capital gains.Much success.Bob

Although they earn a lot of business from these large companies, they don't always get paid in the most timely matter, so do them a favor and pay them quickly.