It's best to get licensed so you will have a competent broker, a second set of eyes on the transaction who will help keep you out of trouble. 

I have a neighbor across the street who is licensed and does general construction and fine carpentry and another neighbor from a different place who is an architect (not sure if licensed or not).

I am currently in the processes of getting my real estate license and don't have accesses to the MLS, despite this I still want to practice doing comps on housing in my area to better understand what makes a deal great.

Hello, my husband just became a licensed realtor and we are looking at creative financing options to house hack/ make our current primary home into an investment property and purchase a new primary home for ourselves. 

Additional relevant provisions in the contracts:"Title Evidence and Insurance: a title insurance commitment issued by a Florida licensed title insurer, with legible copies of instruments listed as exceptions attached thereto ("Title Commitment") and, after Closing, an owner's policy of title insurance (see STANDARD A for terms) shall be obtained by the Buyer. 

Most Hard money lenders are going to require 20% of cost so if you have that plus reserves then that is by far the best bet.If this Is for real and they are not just trying to get a thousand bird dogs to pay them a 795 up front fee for their inspector they probably pay 100 bucks to drive out and look at and fund very few deals ( like many mortgage scams) .. then these can be pretty nice set ups for you to gain experience and build your resume'I would also hit Mark off line he is a very experienced licensed Broker in that area and one who knows the investor side of the coin

I'm also a licensed real estate agent, and I'd be happy to help you find whatever information your looking for regarding our market.Best, Trey Aker

I was thinking of putting the keys in a lockbox and asking the person interested for a copy of their drivers license and Credit card to make sure no damage is done to the property and keys are returned.

I was wondering how you navigated that in the states that follow the Safe act and require licensing.

On the MLS back in 2015, used an agent, before I was licensed myself.