These sections state the duties of a broker as: Presenting all offers and counteroffers in a timely manner, unless a party has previously directed the licensee otherwise in writing; As far as "law" goes, section 475.2801, entitled?"

From what I understand there are fewer advantages to working with a large brokerage if I am planning to focus on investing and it may make more sense to work with a smaller/independent broker who is open to taking on an investing oriented licensee.

How much that is worth depends on the individual agent providing the mentoring.Many brokerages seem eager to hire new licensees but do want to see results in order to keep them.

You didn't say what state you are in but here is the law in Ohio.G) A licensee shall not advertise or alter any informational part of a listing of any property, that is not listed for sale, lease, or exchange with the licensee's broker or brokerage, unless:(1) The licensee has first secured written permission of the owner or the owner's authorized agent and fully discloses in the advertisement the name of the listing broker or brokerage as provided in paragraph (G)(2) of this rule.(2) Where such permission is granted, a licensee advertising property, that is not listed with the licensee's broker or brokerage, shall disclose that fact, in the same or larger size type as the type used to describe the property, and the name of the listing broker or brokerage.(3) For purposes of this division, the term alter shall not include limiting informational parts of a listing, provided that by such limitation, the information is not inaccurate or misleading.So my understanding is that you can advertise it as long as you have written permission from the other agent and you advertise that it is listed by them and their brokerage.

You need to make friends with a licensee, preferably one that deals primarily with investors.

All real estate sales licensees must work through a licensed Ohio broker who has registered a legal real estate brokerage through the Ohio Division of Real Estate.  

I don't represent clients and haven't in many years but there is no legal issue with assigning a contract as a licensee as long as your broker allows it and you fully disclose your intent and your licensee status to the seller. 

You're always a licensee but you can always deal  for yourself just as any citizen can, legally and ethically.FYI, last year the FTC broadened their reach into real estate transactions.

Making a listing contract or lease which provides for a "net" return to the seller/lessor, leaving the licensee free to sell or lease the property at any price he can obtain in excess of the "net" price named by the seller/lessor.Then again, to all these guys that say sure, I'd take your deal and call up the VA REA and ask them.

My old property finder has resorted to getting his license and becoming a realtor for a property finding "licensee".