If you plan to grow your portfolio, consider setting up separate LLCs for each property to shield them from liabilities tied to others, though this adds complexity and costs. 

Regardless of having or not a license how do you make sure the first investment property sets you for success?

I started a property management company in 2017 and am now managing almost 800 doors and 6 construction crews.If I could do it all over again, I would have spent a little more time setting up business systems prior to jumping in. 

It can be a useful too, but nowhere near set it and forget it.

I would suggest making sure that you are following a set format/style of house each time you flip to systemize it more2.

Now they are required to obtain a commission agreement before setting foot in a property to show it to you. 

I know the founder and know that they've set out to build a platform that takes the best features of sites like Furnished Finder and Airbnb and leaves out the clunkiness and annoying policies and practices.

I'm still in the process of growing my portfolio, but have heard others 1031 all their smaller properties into a larger building and have a property management company manage, OR, set up a seller financing deal with another buyer that gives you the cash flow you desire. 

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

This is after covering all expenses and setting aside a certain amount for reserves to cover future expenses like capex or vacancy.