My boss/owner of the company would not get upset and actually encourages me to get involved in various groups and organizations in town knowing it will take up some work time here in the office.It obviously costs money to take the course and exam, then I need to find a brokerage to hold my license, correct?

Hi Nikelle, first thing is that next time try avoiding mentioning your brokerages' name on your post.

Would you have a suggestion on a low out of pocket brokerage for investors/agents to join?

I know it can burn when you have a totally baseless case filed against your llc, because you'll obviously have to shell out the $$ for your attorney to defend the llc, money that you'll never recoup, but its necessary and really shines light on the ability of your operation to scale itself.As to needing to be licensed - I know W-2 employees don't need a license for brokerage activities concerning properties owned by their employer.

Having owned 3 brokerages over the years its one of the first talks I have with a new agent.. 

What do you think is the best way to structure a second real estate brokerage company? 

I figure this was a good idea since it would be a direct buy with no brokerage fees.

I got my RE license as a means of targeted learning about RE, but being that it was a side endeavor and my main job salary and satisfaction kept improving I never made a full jump into RE agent-hood and hanging my license with a broker.My question as a potential primary residence buyer in new big-builder home purchase, could I hang my license with either a 100% commission brokerage or a broker friend for the transaction to retain the buyer's commission?

Looking for an investor friendly real estate broker/agent in North Charlotte up to Mooresville, NC that specializes in investments. 

Despite this, I'm a bit ahead of the curve and am looking for guidance as to where to go next.Currently, I work for a luxury brokerage out of San Diego as an assistant to a top producer providing marketing and management of all digital platforms; I received this opportunity through DMing multiple agents on Instagram hoping to get a job after my return from a study abroad as a way to learn about real estate.