Licensing --- Most reputable lenders regardless of whether they only do private money loans or not will have some sort of licensing 2.

Also, after you get the license, you have to re-confirm your residency is still Fulton County each year. 

Here is a link to the article - they have been working on requiring wholesalers to have a real estate license to wholesale properties for a long time.

I am not sure about Newport News but in my market, you'll need 5-10% of the purchase price to get the deal in contract.Without a contract or a Real Estate license in VA, it could be a waste of your time to go out looking for a buyer.

If you have recommendations for a licensed plumber?

I have a licensed low cost contractor 

If you get licensed as an agent, you can represent them without this being a problem.The other option is to actually buy the property and then resell the property.

Sounds a lot like you're a fee-only Investment Advisor, which are the best kind when they're licensed. 

Should I get my license and become an agent?

Are there any restrictions/licensing requirements for Emerald Isle short term rentals at the moment that you're aware of?