The mentorship program is solid, but success as a real estate agent is ultimately up to the individual and their work ethic.

Individual banks/lenders may also have overlays, so even though Fannie/Freddie doesn't have a minimum, that specific bank/lender might.

Of course seller financing will work with some people.

Rentcafe, zillow, avail are some I've heard people use

Not sure if some of the developments completing will help or just bring more people.  

Guest checks in, i double check camera to make sure no issues getting in (sometimes people have issues using Schlage lock.

Attend meetups and meet as many people in RE as you can.

I’m not seeing any comparables listed or sold in the area recently in this bad shape. the last lot I posted for sale I undervalued it and then asked for a offer most saying “well it’s posted for 20,000” even though after talking to people, I started to see that they would happily pay more than that.

There are HELOCs for investment properties, but they typically require that the property is titled to an individual and not an entity which is problematic for many investors.

Drown out the noise and stay focused - I had alot of people telling me I was crazy 5 years ago when I started.