Regs can run the gamut:  STR licenses are unlimited and available immediately with no restrictions, STRs can only be rented so many nights/ stays a year, STRs can only be in designated areas, the number of STRs are capped and there is a waitlist for a license.As others have mentioned, typically an unregulated STR will have more revenue than a LTR, but it will require more consistent work and effort.  

Yes, I am a licensed agent in NC.

Yes, I am a licensed agent in NC.

I’m also a licensed real estate broker in NC, though I’m not currently active with any brokerage as I’m focused on acquiring my first small multifamily property in south-central NC using creative financing options like owner financing.I’m definitely interested in the Pinehurst, Sanford, and Fayetteville areas, and would love to connect and chat further!

You'll need to become a licensed agent then join the MLS.

Please message me privately.Thank you,Alice how do you invest through these other entities like you describe here do they have a series 7 license to raise funds ? 

I would go back to that company as you are doing and reconcile this, bring plans, drawings, the license number and permit number with you to make sure you show you are doing it all within the city regs too so they can get you back online. 

Specifically, I'm wondering about the best first steps for education and whether getting a real estate license would be beneficial.

I live about 1.5 hours away so I hired this project manager and a licensed contractor to manage the project.  

Your not licensed to be handling that kind of information legally.