It looks like kitsap county has some affordable options, so i'm starting my search there.

With that being said you should take full advantage of all of the benefits that being a KW agent affords you; unlimited training, a decent CRM, support of an interested broker, profit sharing, Agent Leadership Councils,  the list goes on, but I don't want to get off topic. 

I can't afford to get broadsided with some obvious thing that I should have known about.

I found, the land contract also gives you room to acquire the property at an even more discounted price if you can afford a marginally higher interest rate to the seller than they could find elsewhere.  

So I wouldn't recommend putting yourself in debt if you can't afford the cost of leads. 

we can get a drink after if its boring" if its more of an aquaintance you may have to show more than say. when they ask you "How did you afford that new car?"

Over the years, I have been working part time managing a small volume of single family properties and decided to focus on this business full time.Since I really can't afford to go an extended period of time without income as I ramp up my business, I am considering investing in a franchise where I can utilize proven methods that can support a business that can scale up in volume.I would love to build some relationships in the industry and network locally in Atlanta as well.I welcome any feedback on my plan mentioned above, the value you place on outsourcing this service, guidance on growing the business and anything else relevant to property management.Wow. 

Best advice is to put together a budget with a goal toward affording your first acquisition.

As for how they afford this warranty, I speculate that PPR can offer this warranty because performing notes are a small portion of their overall sales (I get the impression from their website that they mostly sell non-performing 2nds).

I am currently being paid via severance and once this expires I can not afford a long and slow ramp up.