I wanted to start this discussion by stating that I'm sick and tired of getting approached by people recruiting for MLM companies.  

people are trying to recruit me to join their team.what is the Pro/Con of joining a team?

I'm actively recruiting new agents as we're about to open a new brokerage next week.You CAN start part time, but it will hinder her.  

There are predatory sales tactics, predatory insurance practices, construction, real estate, student recruiting, finance, professional sports, all kinds of industries can have predatory practices, even in legal professions.You may not find a statute heading of "Predatory Dealing" you can find plenty of statutes that deal with predatory dealing type matters. :)   

Even when you hit volume you have to start hiring recruiters and also broker support ( associate brokers ) at your firm to field all the constant questions.Once way,way back I was with Solid Source Realty.

I would recruit Private Lenders for 5 year terms at 7% as long as LTV is reasonable like 85% or less.See my links on my BP blog on Private Lending.http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3/blog_posts/43...

So here's what I was thinking.I have strong skills in:Wordpress Web DesignECommercePodcasting & Video Production & EditingWriting/Blogging (I'm published)Social Media Branding & MarketingEmail MarketingMobile TechnologyPhotograpy EditingAnd of course Recruiting and Business Consulting (I did a lot of startup advising)Here is the problem.

The focus on recruitment over real estate education may be a distraction to your actual growth of investment assets.

Escrow people are a certain mindset with a very different set of requirements and I have seen revolving doors at companies that don't have every single aspect perfect for that person, and you cant keep everyone happy, all the time, so you will always struggle finding this perfect balance that will keep you (as the owner) , your customers, and your employees happy.Finding quality escrow people who are competent and give customer service is VERY hard, I have been on the recruiting end as well for over 5 years, but if you do find them, you will not be able to keep them with discounted escrow rates.

The broker or company is only focused on the big picture, growing the company, being profitabel, recruiting, etc...