Start with value clarification and self examination.

I read that you are allowed to record the examination as long as you provide a 10 notice in writing.

My mom was a title examiner years ago so I am secondhand familiar with the process.

In my experience, once you start examining operating statements you find that the expenses are conveniently low.

The biggest downside for me is not having MLS access to gain a faster understanding of the market (fully examining sales in neighborhoods, quickly comping properties when they become available, etc).Based on both approaches, I'm biased toward having the license but also knowing when it's best to utilize an agent to achieve your goals.

I see 100's of flips from our borrowers across the USA and examine rehab budgets daily.   

Jeremy Peterson of Vesta Real Estate, fellow broker and analysis wonk, put together this video which examines the Ogden / Weber County market cycle. 

Therefore I would recommend having a lease that someone else provides to you examined by a Real Estate attorney.Good luck.

I recently passed my exam in california and just signed with a small brokerage.

Hello BP Nation!! I have been running numbers on multiple properties around the Quad Cities area to become more efficient and comfortable with the process, as recommended on podcasts that I have listened to. One item ...