@Toby FellowsYou are correct, you need to ‘hang’ your license under a broker in order to practice real estate, and most brokerages require you to become a member of the National Association of Realtors as well.While you are preparing and taking your courses, contact several brokers and interview them to find out who might be a good fit.

we are working on a subdivision development and entitlement in columbus you could help out on 

Reach out to GC's, realtors, PM's, and lenders who know the area.

If learning is a lifelong passion of yours, Keller Williams Realty is know for it's amazing education and growth opportunities.The years pass quickly...figure out what you want the next 1, 5, and 10 years to look like and go for it.Best to you!

There is a ton of opportunity off-market.Connect with an out of state investor agent that has a team that can cold-call. 

While I am not in San Diego, I spent some time out there last summer (Ocean Beach) and loved it!

It's not realistic the way you laid it out.

I have a tenant in my Rosewood rental who is saying that the water in the shower is coming out cold even after she lets it run for a bit.

A great place to start is https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet which you can use to find like-minded people in your area and every other market across the nation that you may consider.You'll find some helpful tips at https://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere.For tips on how to get the most out of BiggerPockets, check out: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/biggerpockets-com-tutorial/The BiggerPockets Keyword Alert System is an awesome tool: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/12/1...See you on future threads!

If everything checks out, they could be a solid option for your first investment deal.