That's not an investment, no matter what NAR commercials say.

you'll pay about $700-$1000 annually on NAR and broker fees/membership fees which includes mls, desk fees, franchise fees, etc.

Some specific questions:Did NAR have issues with being a REALTOR under two different brokerages?

I talked to a MD agent who told me if I wanted to get my offer taken seriously, that I should use the standard NAR contract and not one of the "funny" investor contracts or else the seller's agent would probably just throw it out.

And he is a CCMI, and has been a NAR Instructor.

Bound by agency laws and over-site from NAR, CAR and local RE board, and of course the state BRE, continuing education on laws, regulations and legal forms?"

Totally forgot about the NAR these are terrific recommendations.

Thirdly, check for the CIPS designation (Certified Internatonal Property Specialist) of NAR: http://www.realtor.org/designations-and-certifications/cips-designation/cips-network/cips-searchGood luck!

http://www.realtor.org/news-releases/2014/07/nar-identifies-best-purchase-markets-for-aspiring-millennial-homebuyers?

NAR has really brainwashed the public.