The discussions are just distractions from the real work. 

They don't know anyone or anything there so they aren't distracted.

The latter can be overwhelming/distracting as there is so much out there to learn.

It will be another cost in terms of money and time and be a distraction from you become a professional flipper. 

The license is a distraction from that if all you want is access to MLS and to make a little extra money on the deal. 

It sounds like you have a good chunk of change and a vision for a life in real estate but trust me, this will rock your world at a time when you don’t need the distraction.  

The agent that handled the paperwork seemed lazy and distracted.

I THOUGHT I had a good idea as to where to target our investment market, but now that I'm starting to look at listings in said area and run calculators on them, I find myself doing two things: 1) Running the numbers at list price, then going back and manipulating factors to see what would 'make' a good deal, and 2)Getting distracted by other listings in non target market areas and then wondering if I should be looking elsewhere. 

Ever. a) inspectors hate it, and b) you'll distract them with your well meaning but dumb, questions, possibly causing them to miss something.I would be there while they're doing their job and meet afterwards for a thorough talk.....if you can get an inspector who is also a licensed builder or engineer.....they'll cost more but be well worth it... 

But, I kind of got distracted by the opportunity to own and operate a STR.