I am extremely interested in investing in multifamily properties, and am excited about learning the ins and outs of this division of real estate.

Section 8 in Cleveland drives me nuts.It is like dealing with the Cleveland division of water.

In Ohio, whether you're a licensed real estate agent or not, the Division of Real Estate will get involved if you break license law.  

So, check with your local code enforcement division. 

Leanne, the requirements for becoming a broker are listed fully here: http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/divisions/commlice...Here is a partial excerpt:Minimum requirements needed for consideration:Two-years of full time experience as a Salesperson, validated by a statement under oath from the employing broker, unless you have a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, in which case the two year experience requirement will be waived.

Together the lot is considered to be a Four Family Home.I am trying to decipher the http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/codes/offices/housinginspection.html website.

That's kind of it, these aren't really complicated firms or divisions of firms. 

Provides that licenses shall be renewed every year using the common renewal date of the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry as adopted by the Director of the Division of Banking of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

I have talked to RBC and TD/CT which are Canadian banks that have US divisions.

Youor lending operation may avoid a Banking Division cease and desist order but if someone turned you in you'd be setup for a bit of trouble.Just do 3 per year using a LMLO, qualify to 43%, full doc, LMLO is supposed to get a 1003 loan app, but some are lazy and make you do that including getting all the doc.