Quote from @Griffin Malcolm: Open an LLC and apply for a small business line of credit from Key Bank.

Some go out of business.

Network in person, see if they have a publication where you can post your deals and what you are looking for, and if there is a larger annual conference for investors locally consider getting a vendor table to talk about your business and what you are looking for.

My name is Rami, and I’m a short-term investor doing business in Texas, with a strong focus on the Dallas market.

The people there I have gotten to know and I will say I distrust them the least of all business people I have ever met!

First of all, do not take any money out of the business, because you will need it.

I've learned that it's extremely important to find balance in this industry as your passion for your business can impact your personal life greatly!

I don't really need to know much else about someone - if they can't pass this test, why should I believe that they will be able to run a business that will generate cash?

Quote from @Matthew Paul: I understand how businesses work.

Do you believe it will now be more cost effective to hold a license or do you believe the expenses will go up with what I assume will be a flight from the business by low producing real estate agents?