I manage both practices now.As far as your questions, I think finding a small boutique brokerage that will accept your situation is your best bet.

My role would be to help the company expand its development model (small boutique multifamily) into other markets. 

I originally got into real estate investment to save start up money to go into fashion (opening retail boutiques) but now I find that I really enjoy it and can see myself creating long-term wealth within a very short period of time.

I have a goal to one day buy an island and develop it with a boutique hotel/vacation property for friends and family to utilize and for a private vacation getaway business.Anyone here invest in exotic land or island purchases?

There are numerous apartments, a Marriott hotel,  dog friendly parks, walking paths, fountains and small "lake", entertainment venues, night clubs, retail, boutiques, yoga, gyms, restaurants and personal care beauty services minutes away, There are many corporate HQ's within a few minutes drive, plus it is on the tollway and 5 minutes from 121.

You don't need an actual project architect for a small boutique subdivision.

Some bed-and-breakfast establishments, special shops, boutiques, restaurants & cafes.

Young urban professionals appreciated the architectural details of these properties so much so that they were willing to pay above-market rental rates to rent them.From the website:“We offer unique homes with a boutique flare situated in the vibrant Historic District of Downtown Dallas.

Most agents find that Re/Max has the best solution for experience agents and still great resources...I started with a small boutique brokerage, and got 0 training and I floundered for 6 months before I started to really get how it all worked...don't make the same mistake I did - in retrospect, I wasted time and lost deals because of it.

I would like to join a local investor focused boutique real estate brokerage that fit my goal as a future RE investor.