You just need the knowledge or rely on those with the knowledge - proven knowledge.Thus, my comment of:  This is why you must vet the law and title office you are closing with to make sure they know how to handle these transactions.  

best of luck. make sure you are speaking to a knowledgeable person in your area as you might be getting false information

Happy to connect and knowledge share if you are interested.

I suppose I could combine the two ideas and live in a basement while renting out a 2 bedroom home to a traveling agency. 

Get started and look back on today in 5-10 years with all your new knowledge.

If the agent is their own broker and a sole practitioner then you need someone else to decipher the agency relationships that may or may not exist.

He is knowledgeable but he has no control over the GP.

well I do plan on purchasing a duplex as my first investment and once I complete my Real Estate License during the time of my service I hope to be a lot more knowledgeable and approach SFH's to BRRRR but yes I understand!

This deal leveraged strategic financing, value-add renovations, and market knowledge to deliver a strong return.

I want to keep them separate to manage activities according to each regulatory agency.