I earned my real estate license 18 months ago.

I would be happy to have the opportunity to earn your business. 

It's been frustrating that friends of mine, who have lower net worths and make less (even in earned income) can get six figure loans for their private houses while I haven't been able to do that.

You can earn money while learning from a seasoned veteran.4) Door knocking and flyer distribution.  

OR, wholesale the deal and earn some down payment for your own housing needs.

If you earn income you will pay income tax.

No, take advantage of the benefits available to you and get started, you earned them.

@Brandon Ingegneri Kick A#$ job, you deserve a medal and all the profits you earned for the vast improvement you turned this eyesore into a gem for the neighborhood and community its.

Just rented May of this year (bought last August 2014, rehab took a while - tenants moved in May 2015)Principal balance of $59k - interest rate 5.5% 30 yr am w Balloon payment 2018Projected 12 mo financials$17940       Gross Rental income (12774)      Projected expense - 5% vac, 5% cap ex, mgmt fee, taxes, ins, P&I pmt & lawn care__________________________ $5166         yearly cash flowProjected cash flow after Refi$3666   (figured borrowing $100k @ 4.5% 30 yr am which I can lock)Thoughts for this place are to cash out refi @ 100k - buy out one partner - taking us down to 2, I'd take $10k cash back myself to replenish my duplex account, I earn a $90/mo mgmt fee -- wouldnt change the cash flow much. --- -----------------------My current residenceRough value $130k, --  after moves have been completed above - it would have projected financials below$15000         Gross Rental income (figured $1250/mo - however $1400+ I think is realistic) (13132)        Projected expenses - P&I pmts of $100k am @ 30 yrs @ 5.75% (shooting high)                     5% vacancy, 5% cap ex, lawn care, insurance, mgmt fee, taxes--------------------------------------------------------------$1868          yearly cash flow - should be worst caseAfter all of this I should be left with $80-100k in cash to purchase rehabs or further buy/n holds

You would earn more on your cash than in a checking account for very little time/effort.