Here is a slide from a recent presentation. And not just some random presentation. It was presented by a self-designated high-end tax strategies firm. And they were "teaching" CPAs and asking us to send them referrals...

As you mentioned, their margins are quite fat so they should have no problem paying you if you bring them a good piece of land at a time they themselves don't have direct access to it.

I plan on taking this feedback and looking into these areas more.As noted above, I am looking to make connections in the area and learn as much as I can in order to have a successful first experience in real estate.

I would say to try and learn as much as you can in-person by meeting people and seeing if you can shadow them on projects / job sites.

But, the seller can, in certain circumstances receive a lot more $ selling sub to rather than a more conventional sale.  

Make as much as you can in a job that you don't hate.

Max out everything you can in the listing. 

It is amazing to me how syndicates were wrapping their deals up in Christmas wrapping paper all year with a big fat bow that screamed 21%, 24% 25% returns three year cash out...

I will admit I'm in panic mode now so I need to analyze my entire portfolio to see where I can trim the fat. 

Bending this policy can, in our experience, lead to a problematic cycle.However, for long-standing tenants with a consistent payment history, we are willing to make a one-time exception.