Definitely choose a broker who will provide you with excellent training!

Just be aware that the L train which services some areas will be unavailable for at least 1 to 2 years; so may be try to find properties closer to other train lines like the G,J,Z, etc.. 

Yup, new real estate agents in my state require more training than a tax preparer at H&R Block.Btw, I went to H&R Block once back in the late 90s, and despite being pretty much fresh out of college, I knew more about tax preparation than the person who did my taxes...and I found two mistakes that they then had to call over their one CPA in the office to correct.

I decided not to spend the many thousands of dollars on the additional training.

He had a team out here in Phoenix whom he trusted and trained them in exactly what to look for when inspecting the property for him and taking pictures.

(I've been to a few that turned out to be an excuse to peddle books and training courses.)Any advice about the following would be greatly appreciated!

Go to work for a real estate company with a good training program and start listing houses.

I am Civil Engineering E.I.T (Engineer in Training), specialization: Structures (i.e. structural steel and concrete), in the GTA area.

My dogs are old and protective of their family (like any dog), very well trained, and they do not hinder hopeful tenants in any way.

. :)We have over $2.5 billion in investment and commercial property loan originations, have issued eight securitizations since 2004, and employ over 200 people in eight offices nationwide.We are a non-bank, specialty finance company that focuses exclusively on financing residential 1-4 investment, multi-family, mixed-use and small balance commercial properties.