REASSURE THE AGENT THAT THEY WILL BE STILL RECEIVING THEIR $2K PLUS THAT THEY WILL BE USED AS THE LISTING AGENT WHEN YOUR FINANCIAL ENTITY IS COMPLETED WITH THEIR REHAB---  (SIDE NOTE: MAKE SURE YOUR CASH BUYER TRULY DOES USE THE AGENT FOR THEIR DISPOSITION- IF YOU DONT KNOW THE BUYER WELL ENOUGH, I'D EVEN PUT A CAVEAT WITHIN THE ASSIGNMENT CONTRACT STATING THAT CONTRACT IS CONTINGENT UPON CASH BUYERS PROMISE TO UTILIZE THE "AGENTS FULL NAME AND LICENSE #" WITHIN THE ASSIGNMENT- THIS WILL OBLIGATE YOUR CASH BUYER TO KEEP YOUR PROMISE TO THAT AGENT TO USE THEM FOR THE DISPOSITION-  MAKE SURE THE CASH BUYER FOLLOWS THROUGH WITH THIS AS WELL -  KEEP YOUR PROMISE TO THAT AGENT AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DO BUSINESS IN THE FUTURE WITH HIM OR HER.NOW- EVERYONE KNOWS EVERYTHING (TRUST ME- IT WORKS)AGENT WILL NOT COMPLAIN WHY?

Whilst I run to get my real estate license for the MLS I wanted to get somewhat of a feel for the market, what better way to do that then ask someone who's already invested. 

I am completely new to BiggerPockets. 20yo, got my real estate license in TX about a month ago and I began interviewing with different brokers but haven’t really quite found my fit.

On top of that, finding a licensed electrician, who could do the work in a timely matter with permits, is also not so easy to find in a time crunch. 

You need to be licensed first.

These more favorable regulations include a 5% transient occupancy tax, no limit on number of days rented, occupant limits based on home size (typically 2 occupants per bedroom plus 4 occupants), minimal permit & licensing fees, and no minimum required stay by the owner.

As I continue to save, I am considering getting my RE license.

You would not be able to purchase an LTR as a second home because access would be restricted and the property would be subject to an occupancy agreement limiting use.Please be careful about listening to advice other than from a licensed loan officer. 

Being that I live/am licensed in Ohio, I've filed thousands of these returns so they're pretty much second nature to me.

As a licensed person you do not want to be involved in an equity skimming deal.