Imagine if the investors approached it as a work-shop to co-op networks, ideas, resources to change direction of things.... 

You aren't networking with the right people if you aren't going to real estate investor meetups.

In my experience, most people are better off just trying to sell their portfolio and buy a larger asset.

Love that you are learning more about the investment vehicle and that you are moving onto step two where you are working your investment criteria as well as networking with sponsors alike.

One thought would be for you to move into the smaller unit and rent out the larger unit to bring in more revenue.

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This allows me to streamline operations while tapping into an infrastructure that includes contractor networks, tenant management systems, and local expertise.Scaling Through FlipsNext year, I plan to launch a direct mail campaign targeting off-market deals, aiming to complete 15 flips.

Or find a property that is under-utilized or has below market rents.Otherwise, you could also do the OPPOSITE of the great advice from @Jonathan Greene and buy a property with multi-bed units or live in the larger unit and rent out the smaller unit - while getting a roommate(s).

Larger Multifamily is currently a very overcrowded field as there are many multifamily trainers out there teaching armies of people how to buy it, who are all competing for the same deals, and sellers know it.

Hi Shawn-Congratulations on starting out on your real estate investing career.You have a question about whether it is good to have your real estate license or not as an investor and you are leaning toward multifamily investing.I personally think having your real estate license is helpful as an investor.Having your real estate license allows you to work with other investors to help them build their portfolios which helps expand your network while being productive, you can research market value more effectively, find out about deals before they are listed, and of course it allows you to collect the commission on purchasing any listed property.To Your Success!