If the insurance isn't done properly, it's on the edge of impossible to cash the check because it's made out to the lender, my company, and the seller(s). 

They don't even sell courses.So, Licensing Experts definitely aren't a guru. 

“Broker” is a legal term that often requires standardized coursework and a state license. 

The president of the company has his brokerage license.

Gifting equity in a house may be more trouble than it is worth if you are not near the life-time exclusion1) Potentially having to get the property appraised everytime an equity is gifted2) Having a title company update the title every time3) Exemption of the gift tax return is normally for cash gifts below the annual gift tax exclusion, you may still need to file if you gift non-cash4) If there is partial ownership over several years, having to properly pro-rate certain items such as real estate taxes, mortgage interest and rental income if the property is a rentalBest of luck 

I would look for reviews on Zillow, Google Maps, Yelp, Experiance.com.To look up their license history you can use nmlsconsumeraccess.com, licensed and registered Loan Officers have to report a 10 year employment history.

Getting a rental license as an out-of-state investor is doable, but you’ll need to manage inspections and compliance.

Congrats on becoming a licensed Realtor!

Quote from @Franklin Perez: You don't need a license to invest, and it may actually hurt you.

Quote from @Sebastian Bennett: I've been thinking about getting a real estate license.