If it is working with subs, a GC license won't help that in any practical way.At the end of the day, it depends on what you are looking to achieve.  

I'm sure there are agents and investors with deeper insights, but for most of us, a consistent, long-term approach—similar to dollar-cost averaging when investing in index funds—seems like the most practical strategy.That being said, I am also interested to hear what others have to say though, so thank you for the post!

What are the best practices for quickly securing reliable tenants and ensuring positive cash flow, especially for someone new to this?

And yes, over leveraging a Subto and using "gator" lenders is not only bad practice, but it's going to lead to law suits.He is wrong on so many levels that I have posted extensively on it and it gets boring.

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

It is a very beginner-friendly, pragmatic guide to good financial practices. 

Sad, as I am sure I would like the views and the area, but it makes perfect sense practically, financially, and legally.Just curious but what color is the sky in your world John? 

•Partner with like-minded investors to practice finding and analyzing deals.Year 2: Scale & Acquire AssetsNow that your foundation is in place, Year 2 is focused on using your credit and network to start acquiring properties and scaling your portfolio.1.Use Funding for Real Estate Investments:•Use the $50K–$250K in credit you’ve built to secure your first property.

Maybe a family in your area has a relative that would like to rent nearby but who doesn't think now is a good time to buy in this current housing market.You might even find someone who likes to target practice if that's a safe activity in your area. 

Take the basic course requirements, complete the modules, and when its time to register for the state exam you can order a real estate exam question workbook from Amazon and use that to practice.