I don't trust that the Official Study Guides and Exam Questions and Answers are actually up to date.I tried looking for Real Estate Office Management Books... there are several but I don't know which would be detailed enough for me to actually pick up the business processes and steps needed to run a Brokerage Office so that I conform to NYS/NYC laws.I am planning on joining our local board, the Real Estate Board of NY (REBNY) and to have a NAR membership.I will be asking them about education on how to run the Brokerage.I want to keep it as a one man Brokerage until I understand exactly what I need to know.Any suggestions would certainly be welcomed.

OAR, GTAR, NAR all require dues, at least yearly and some quarterly.

NAR (national association of realtors) also has some great market research in which you could partner with a realtor to get some stats. 

Association affiliation has it's own costs such as monthly dues to the association as well as fees to have access to the MLS.http://realestate.sabor.com/pages/apply-for-member...Here's what the cost breakdown looks like, based on my research: Requirement Cost Frequency 180 Hours of pre-license courses $ 550.00 One time Application for Inactive Sales Agent License $ 205.00 One time Pearson VUE - Examination Fee $ 54.00 One Time Fingerprint/Background Check Fee $ 39.75 One Time 90 Hours of SAE Courses $ 279.00 One Time MLS Access $ 708.00 Per Year Sabor, Nar, Tar Association Dues $ 300.00 Per Month (ish) Broker Fees ?  

@Tim Schroeder Check out the NAR (National Association of Realtors) website under resources or a local Realtor Assocation website should also have it available online specific to that particular metro area.

I say this for 2 reasons, 1) they should know what areas will likely provide you good returns and have strong rental markets and 2) you will always want an advocate you can trust, that is bound by law and a code of ethics from NAR (The National Association of Realtors).

NAR designations give it a little lip service and there are folks like me who teach CEs for boards. 

According to the NAR, the final bill retains prior law re 2/5 cap gains requirement.

Business cards, sign riders, much more gas, marketing, CRM, E&O, MLS, possibly NAR.  

The home has never been appraised, current taxable value is $8900 according to The City of Det.