Larger homes typically command higher prices.4.

I would say your first year is just for drinking from the fire hose, even if it means taking a larger split and not earning as much commission.

If I had to change one thing I would have traded my older properties up for newer larger ones starting in years 5-7. 

Your best bet is to keep liquid cash and avoid PMI.

The last two provide the added benefit of providing you access to liquid cash. 

We liquidated all of the houses, and I started over after the divorce was finalized. 

By working for a larger corporation you are gaining an unfair advantage, by letting them train and develop you (while you are getting paid) and you do real estate on the side.This idea is not from me, read RichDad. 

Sure, they may be able to grow to a very moderate size,  add a few units, or trade up to a larger investment, but as for real scalability: NO.Why?  

Some people love the larger companies and some people prefer the smaller ones.  

You do a 1031 to a new, larger property with even more depreciation.