I am also RE agent and have already advised my clients not to buy any condos unless they are really financially and emotionally ready for the risks involved. 

You also need to be able to take the emotion out of the deal and be able to walk away.

I am sure the discipline and work ethic from your service will carry over to REI.

As a lender, I'm sure you know a million agents, but you may consider finding one who owns investments, and therefore understands not only the mathematical calculus of divesting from an investment, but the emotional ramifications as well. 

Currently working on analyzing properties, with a goal of minimizing human emotion  and solely looking at the numbers to purchase positive cash flowing properties.  

Don't let your emotions get the best of you because you see your cash flow going down with all these repairs.

The Commission however only has power to discipline, fine, and recommend prosecutions against licensees, so they had no power to do anything against the unlicensed.

Who was it to suggest that at the Olympics an average person should compete in all disciplines just for comparison purposes?

The original bidder need write a check for only $7,000, making it easier than a $15,000 decision.Investors should not get emotionally attached to their tax sale properties.

I'm sure you're having so many emotions (excitement/worry/thrill/etc.) run through your veins as you embark on this journey.