The world of real estate has changed.The result of the lawsuits is that a REALTOR® is now required to have an exclusive buyer's agreement before stepping into/onto any property on a potential buyer's behalf.

If you held the flip for 2 years then sold- then you could potentially do a 1031. 

With your construction background, you're already in a strong position to add value to properties through renovations or identifying potential issues.

Those are old enough to see some that need extreme updating and could potentially have value add component with a decent spread.

The market is slow currently and you need to check flood zones and assess insurance costs when underwriting a deal.

We’re looking for Excel models to compare these options and calculate potential net worth in both scenarios.

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

Because you're new, it is a good idea to ask about the brokerage's agent training offerings and potential teams to join to get experience. 

Any potential leads would be appreciated. 

Fees seem high but could potentially be worth it.