In our market it is important to make sure they are a licensed broker, carry adequate GL and worker's comp (and name you as additional insured).  

Then it really grows with each additional one. 

It was a personal referral, received a credit at closing for renovations as well How did you finance this deal?

Here is a real life story of what recently happened in my portfolio.I received a 60 day notice that my apartment was going to be vacant starting December 1st.

Of course the OP received the funds but the point I would argue is that if the OP received in Jan and not Dec in his bank account.

Additionally, based on your numbers, it should definitely cash flow. 

This could cost around $500 to $1,500 per unit, depending on the size and complexity of the project.Certifications: There may be additional costs for certifications (such as HERS ratings) or third-party testing to verify the energy efficiency of each unit.For a 90-unit project, you could be looking at costs in the range of:$45,000 to $135,000 for energy modeling and certification (depending on the cost per unit).For a 112-unit project, the costs would likely be:$56,000 to $168,000 for similar services.Tax Credit Calculation:If you meet the energy standards, you can claim up to $2,000 per unit.

In addition to checking into a conventional loan you can look into creative financing.

There are also additional costs of operating and maintaining an LLC, like separate bank accounts, annual report filings, tax filings, etc.2.

The intent of getting a sales agent license is to educate myself in Real Estate and create some additional income.If your relationship is such that you need to hide your license, you’d be better off with a different working relationship.