Hello BP members Should a unexperienced investor with no  properties yet, go and get there realtor license and work for an agency first? 

Heard about BP from the property management agency we hired to take care of our home when we had to move. 

I have rented before, but it was during university with a bunch of other people, with the help of a letting agency. 

Both agencies have an initial period, 20-30 days, that the property is only available to owner occupants, Fannie calls it First Look, and these dates are shown in their listings.  

The seller recently lost his job and wants to sell it dual agency so that he can save on commission costs.

TICs grant the title needed to market the property as a bonafide owner.Real estate agent on much less exposed to claims of net listings or agency relationships being in title with a TIC.Without being on title, it is hard to get permits and hire a contractor.

I own an agency and we are also a property manager.

These are not insured by the big agencies like FHA, Fannie, Freddie, VA or USDA; instead they are insured by depositor funds (like you putting money in your checking account) and therefor are not subject to the 3 year continuance requirement.

Also, do residential agencies have buyers lists like commercial firms do?

I am licensed in 3 states (NJ, NY, PA) and experienced in the full gamma of real estate business (buyer, seller, agency, management, construction, landlord).Currently have 4 properties, and looking to dedicate my time to buy/rehab/sell(or keep) and build a portfolio in the try-state area that i can leave for my children.