I would like to think it is worth it, and that I could run a business model that serves fewer customers really well rather than deliver basic services at scale.  

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

If you've only been a commercial agent for 6 months, you are just learning the basics.

And even if they do, they can change that at a monthly BOD meeting.Plus, since you are going to have to hire out the 1) Property Mgmt, 2) Repairs and maintenance, and 3) cleaning, your profit margin is going to be very slim, particualry in a condo (which will have a much leaner net profit than a basic house.Not trying to be a downer, but I'd suggest looking at another avenue for REI. 

CA has the cheapest HML / PML rates in the country basically. 

There's probably something in your state law that basically says ignorance of this person after 30 days will grant him full tenant rights.

DC has its own set of rules—often requiring a Basic Business License with endorsements for specific trades. 

I have not been able to find any in person networking events in my area doing a basic internet search.

Someone might be willing to purchase with negative equity if they are able to take over your <4% rate with basically nothing down. 

Forgive me kind folks here for the many questions, I consider myself a newbie and believe that even if my questions are basic and many, I persevere and try to know from resources and of course great folks like you all here to grow and learn to make the right decisions.