The investor would buy an ugly black box that produced money if it was the right price.

So, in your considerations, I would park right there for a bit and determine how this would look for you.Since you have about 2.5 years to think about it before you would need to spring into action to take advantage of the rollover for tax advantages, maybe you try on a rental and see how it fits. 

And even having a great network is only valuable if you take action with it. 

On finding an agent, you make a completely valid point about the top producing agents.

Quote from @Saquan Johnson: I would reach out to local rehabbers in that area and also higher-producing agents to get this info.

Do you believe it will now be more cost effective to hold a license or do you believe the expenses will go up with what I assume will be a flight from the business by low producing real estate agents? 

My goal this year is to go from analysis paralysis to taking action.

It even gave suggestions on what I could improve based on what my competition is offering.Link to the operator in action is here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C1uTqgWGfs3AMsUdDWd0FOTbVFM...Quick tip: don’t pay the $200 for this just yet.

Because of the additional income I am producing through the consulting business, I am afforded the opportunity to invest money in real estate.  

Hello, Im a long time listener and first-time networker. I have a wife and 3 kids and the weight of their futures on my back. I'm 44, a licensed barber, and own the first house I ever bought outright. I would imagine ...