. ------------ Lastly, we encourage our tenants with pets to bring them to the showing or lease signing so that we can meet the pet and verify its temperament.  

Thank you Account Closed for your encouragement; my goals are inline with Buy and Hold Investing.

I'd also encourage you to head out to your local REIA's and BP meetups.  

Thank you @Shanel Wiggins and @Steven Butala for your suggestions and words of encouragement. 

I was extremely lucky I had him to guide me, coach me, encourage me and most importantly, instruct me on how to work a deal.  

Just from a business aspect, I would encourage the part time agent to pick up some listings (easier said than done of course) that would really boost GCI.I would look into REIT's or crowdfunding sources if they have money.If they just want to get some experience, contact a local investor, set up showings and ask them a ton of questions.

So I dug deeper and came across BiggerPockets which has turned out to best encouragement to get started on my dream.

Very encouraging. 

Thank you for the encouragement and advice!

They were just simply things that don't get used everyday.As an active agent (SC and GA), I would encourage you to associate yourself with a brokerage that offers substantial training and guidance in the day to day aspects of the real estate business.