When I think of reputable / national real estate companies most of them do better by diversifying geographically and taking the leap.

And you'll appreciate not getting sued (as often) and having your reputation tarnished by doing bad deals.Having your license is a good idea for one major reason: not getting investigated for unlicensed broker activity.

He is reputable and very active rehabber and wholesaler in the area.

He then proceeded to laugh that his partner was his cat.People like @Karen Rittenhouse and @Shawn Holsapple - both wholesalers who have been featured on the Podcast (Karen Episode 2 and Shawn Episode 136) - always close on properties they get under contract, even if they can't find a buyer.And yes, they've been doing this a while, have built up a reputation, and have funds available to make it happen.John's disdain for the wholesale concept is due to his experiences with people who aren't forthcoming and honest with the sellers. 

You can register an LLC in states other than where it was founded, but this runs into duplicated expenses.Custodians for SDRPs are plentiful, but you'll want to shop around by reputation and your own criteria.My $0.02 ...

•A proven business leader with 25+ years of management and technical expertise holding multiple leadership positions within real estate, manufacturing, sales management, business development, publishing and hospitality fields.

Would def recommend finding a business/real estate attorney with a good reputation in FL. 

., has been declining for at least the last 15+ years.Two longtime Gun Manufacturing Companies, and other companies left the State within the last year, and more are planning to leave. 

My sister works for a reputable property manager and we can get a good value for the service.

I'm ok with this "fee" if they are a reputable company.