I have been very happy with Anderson Advisors in establishing my entity structures for buy and hold rentals and getting me started with a Solo 401(k), and they offer a free initial strategy session that may be helpful for you.I am just a happy customer and am not affiliated with Anderson Advisors. www.andersonadvisors.com

I don't have any affiliation with Peter Vekselman but he just put it out there that he's starting to buy and sell properties in Jacksonville if you prefer to just buy a wholesale house without having to market for them. 

They are owned by (or affiliated with) the real estate brokerage they have an office next  door to, or even a desk in.

They do some great hazy IPAs should you find your way there.https://www.heistbrewery.comI am not affiliated with Heist.

I have no affiliation with them I hang my license at a small local brokerage that is very investor friendly.

Regarding your TN license, you will need to take the 60-hour course (Real Estate Principles) as well as the 30-hour course (Course for New Affiliates), and pass the Affiliate Broker's license exam.

But on a house I am closing on in the morning, I had to sign a disclosure with the agent stating that I understood (even though he was not affiliated with listing agent) that he represented and was being paid by the seller.That does not mean that agent is out to screw the buyer or is not helpful in explaining and cutting through the red-tape and hassles associated with buying RE.

Meanwhile, Doug is out there doing new seminars on different topics: Freedom$oft is one. ...This is just the usual affiliate marketing at its finest.

One is an Assisted Living facility conversion and the other is an 8 unit apartment complex that is rented on a short term basis to hospital affiliates.

So, my suggestion is to not rule out this possibility simply because someone else told you to or you read something on a newsgroup.Obtain an Associate MembershipIn some areas, the Board of Realtors will sell associate or affiliate memberships to non-licensed individuals.