I feel it def has more advantages than disadvantages.  

From an asset protection perspective and a tax perspective, what are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a member-managed vs. manager-managed?

Besides long tenure you see as an advantage have considered the disadvantages especially when it involves a senior citizen please don't get me wrong i am not saying you should discriminate against senior citizens.

A disadvantage to using the voicemail approach is when it comes time to getting back in touch with the lead.

They are usually monetizing the transaction 4-6 ways, all at your disadvantage. 

So in CA there is no advantage with a year long lease compared to M2M No advantage, nothing but disadvantages...

In addition, in some markets it is customary for buyers to work directly with the sellers broker and bringing a buyers broker puts you at a distinct disadvantage.  

Owning a property at such a long distance will put you at a disadvantage.

I don't know if I'd go as far as @Manolo D. and say that stocks are worthless, but you are definitely at a huge informational disadvantage compared with professional investors.

However, with the right connections and/or websites, you could probably get that (or close to it) anyway.One option, since there are always advantages and disadvantages whether you're licensed or not, is to talk to your husband and see about one of the two of you getting your license while the other remains unlicensed.