Demonstrated enthusiasm for real estate with a high degree of creativity, vision, and technical aptitudeHigh level of communication/critical thinking abilityInternship or work experience in real estate or finance industry preferredWork well in a team based environment with open communicationAbility to analyze financial statementssome of the other things asked to analyze financial statements.I have started reading but plan on taking principles of accounting for a short 3-week summer course for credibility. 

Bank balances don’t seem to matter in today’s environment.

I don't want to lose coverage and peace of mind over a few bucks a month, but am wondering if anyone has any other suggestions on possible agencies that offer better rates for real estate investors?

SO peace, love, happiness and understanding. 

I keep 1 month’s rent in reserves per property for my peace of mind.

For one, think back to the most elementary concept in investing - return is a measure of risk.With MJ becoming legal, it would be reasonable to assume that the return investors demand will drop with the decreased level of risk associated with the business.Second, it is my understanding that it’s currently much easier to attain a license to grow/wholesale than it is to retail (especially in a brick & mortar environment).In my opinion, that is likely to cause a systemic imbalance between the supply and true long-term demand.  

From 2000-2005 we went from a peace time military to full combat operations in two different countries and due to that congress approved increases in military manning and the Marine Corps grew from 183k to 202k.

I would be leery of purchasing in the city of San Diego relying on short term rental because of the San Diego environment relating to STR.

I can be done and is being done even in this high price environment.

Amar with all due respect, I’m not sure if you quite understand how you are representing yourself as a professional RE agent in a professional environment.