(that training was not available to me, probably because the agency didn't have a clue to how to invest, how to make money or creative financing terms)  An idea that may have merit.......Interview agents. preferable a new agents.Let the agent know what your objective are (to buy, to control, to flip to build your portfolio)Be honest, let the agent know you are serious and that you have the cash or technique to control real estateSign a buyer broker agreement with the agencyIt is important to let them know that you will pay them a fee on unlisted properties that you buy.You need to lay out a plan that will help you and them to put together profitable transactionsOffer to not only pay a commission but you will list with them when you are ready to sell and (this is important) that you will give them a percent of your net profitsBe generous with your agent, offer a gas credit card, cash for giving you expired listing, buy lunch and give them cash from time to time.

Hi can anyone explain what the fraudulent practices are?  

When you submit the offer call the listing agent and explain your reasoning so they can take that to the seller. 

I think the following in section WAC 308-124A-713 explains it.(7) Five years' experience in real estate investment, property management, or analysis of investments or business opportunities.  

Would you be so kind explaining what you mean by wholesaling and jv investing.

Please feel free to correct any of this that is wrong, again it is what I have come to understand in my limited knowledge.Sorry this is so long, its just not something that is very well explained, no one I know even knows this exist, so I feel like I am a little fish in a big sea, but have no idea where to start.Thank you again ahead of time for assistance and guidance.

Next I would hope she would come to me (ASAP) and explain the situation with her mother and let me know she can not afford to remain on her own.  

Yes I did explain that to her.

I'm doing mine online and it has it's moments where I'd rather have someone in person explaining it.

Explain that their asking price was way too high.