You need to get something out of this deal for the amount of risk you're considering taking on.Just some food for thought.

Probably because I spoil him with real food and I give him “AG1” for dogs, aka Scout’s Honor.

There's a good amount of downtime baked in too so that you can dive deeper with anyone you're really connecting with, or get some solo work time in to start implementing what you're learning.Side note: They always book huge, gorgeous houses, and there never any no shortage of fresh food & drinks. 

Our fast food, microwave, AI world demands instant results, yet, that's not what REI is about.  

I recommend you find a CPA who also has personal real estate experience so that they can better serve your needs.

I would set appointments with local investor/agents who are tapping the market you want to serve (just look at closed multi-family listings and see who sold them), and keep doing that until you find a person who stands to mutually benefit from coaching/mentoring you and expect to pay them a split to work alongside them until you're prepared enough to go on your own. 

So, my recommendation is be clear on who you are serving in what budget tier and what kinds of amenities are expected. 

My questions is, is it worth the hassle to get a real estate license in South Carolina as an investor...or... would I be better served to team up with an investor friendly agent? 

This is caused by the tenant and she should be charged for it.Mold requires to things: water and a food source (usually dust).

Another one suggeste was USAA my father was a veteran but abandon my mother when I was young child and I don't have proof that he served in the Army.