I also work full time in the commercial RE service industry.

Hey River,I was born and raised on the east side of Seattle and have been in the real estate industry for several years now.

I’ve looked into a live-in-flip (with section 121 exclusion) or a potential buy-and-hold property to live in as needed, until we can begin to rent and work towards a new propertyReally excited to hear any personal experiences and thoughts on getting started!

I have been known to "help" less experienced appraisers understand the nuances of valuation in our industry when providing them with the financials and property your;).

I have been in the real estate industry for 17 years and in construction for almost 30 years (wow, I feel old now).

You have a contract, and if it an exclusive right to sell listing, you will owe the fee. 

@Ricky Solon That's the biggest lie in this industry and it makes me laugh every time I hear on the radio.

in my opinion - accountants will be afraid to answer a question without knowing all the facts.I am not sure you would qualify for the partial exclusion since you haven't even lived in the property yet(you mentioned you are living in the suburbs).

However, there are still companies powering through finding ways to make deals happen.With the protection the government is providing to banks, they are still able to lend as well.Three key words to remember when raising capital that will help you get started: Relationships, Plan, Deals.Relationships - This industry is based on relationship building and trust.You must establish trust with investors.

Start connecting with the folks in the industry.