Pay down extra on the principle of my first property.2.

Look for a manager that seeks to earn you a return and not just a return to their pocket.

These extra fees reward bad behavior IMO.

So I've heard wholesaling is treated like earned income for taxes.

Currently I am mid way through with my classes to obtain an Illinois real estate license, and my expectation is to add extra capital to my investment fund by working as a broker part time outside my regular job. 

Can hit the 1% rule and be all in for under $150k with ~$15k extra forced equity (or more if you are skilled at acquisitions and repairs).

@Scott SchumacherThese are 1 owner searches, although we do go the extra mile if we need to go back a few.  

There's lots of efforts by many to avoid an agent - - IMO, they earn their keep.Search results, you can BUY them from investor-friendly brokers and remain totally immune from the liability.

I have taken the 40H class and looking to sign up for the test for the purpose of; making extra $ in RE --- getting closer to my market --- overall improvement of investing.  

If there is extra I have a shed to do .