However, I have found that typically a PE license validates good ethics and commands more respect from peers which may open doors in REI.  

I’ve a group of friends who would like to invest with me - somehow I was able to pitch my plan to them and they believe me because they see how determined I am and know that I’m a person who finishes what she has started, has a good work ethic, and will do whatever it takes to get work done.We would like to start by exploring the Delaware market and we were looking into LLCs.

I know my mortgage is set as “second home”, but is there any ethical way to convert it to a rental property?

Overall, learning investing concepts will strengthen my knowledge base and ensure I am always on the right side of the SEC and ethics in general.- Partner with an experienced GP or investor who is interested in taking down parking deals for long term holds.

You want to learn from someone who is doing it right, not someone who doesn't have their stuff together, is not ethical, etc. 

A class on ethics.

Great grit and work ethic, and if I can tell from your verbiage, D.

When faced with what feels like an ethical issue in real estate, always err on the side of full disclosure to all parties.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Incentivation of the agent to accept your offer is against the Realtor Code of Ethics (the agent being incentized, that is).What sort of "pocket listings" are you looking for?