Also, if the house is already listed for sale, would there still be realtor commissions to pay if this goes through, or would that hold off until the house is officially sold?

Being a commissioned sales person myself, I understand there is a certain amount of time that you must invest in someone to build the relationship before you can really claim them as a client and claim ownership of that person amongst my peers at my store.

If you are not locking it up and trying to sell it, you have to be licensed in your state to sell a property you do not own for a profit/commission or fee.DISCLAIMER: Not legal advice and just ramblings of some dolt on the internet.

I think all you need is a title company to close your transactions - no don't need an account at this time - most title companies have lawyers to close your transactions -You should make sure that you buy real estate at a giant discount - Understand the management process - learn how to be a good landlord - a tenant is a customer - the tenant is the person who will pay for your mortgage - treat them well.Find discounted real estate from landlords who find themselves in rent court -Start to deal directly with owners - I don't think you should depend on agents selling retail properties - you need to go under-ground for great deals -Tax salesPublic AuctionsRun print ads and radio commercialsInternet - 5 weeks ago I created an internet site - I have received over 200 leads - have 70 offers out there and 15 ratified contracts - learn those systems and you will do well.Expired listings - go knock on some of those doors - an expired listing is  FAILURE of property to sell - I am sure the sellers are not happy - go find them and solve their problems.Direct mail to commercial properties owners - commercial buildings can be  great profit center - when you advertise for real estate - signs - internet or mailings always advertise - WANTED REAL ESTATE - houses - commercial and non-conforming properties - all cash -as is - no commission.

Along with zero commission for my agency........

There is a Texas Real Estate Commission form that includes all that. 

I'm trying to figure out if I should just get my Indiana license (I am licensed in TN), since it seems the low cost/commissions keep realtors from spending any time, which is somewhat understandable.

Your "consultant" is just a commissioned salesman for the scam.

Your local housing commission may sponsor owner seminars to get you spun up on the rules.Unfortunately, it's the dirtbag S8 tenants who give the entire program a bad rap.

Hello Douglas,First things first, you stated:  “Very early next year, I'll be moving to Fort Lauderdale where I'll be buying a condo during my first year there” Before you do this, make sure you speak with a knowledgeable RE agent, or you can call me, I will not mislead you; I will not be going after a commission.