I too am a licensed Broker, but this entity has nothing to do with my brokerage.

Would my brokerage need to be licensed in that state in order to receive commission/referral fee?

There are brokerages out there that allow you to pay by transaction not by commission. 

If not, ask them to ask within their brokerage and other connections they have. 

I'm in the process of creating a regional brokerage for newer investors to get real help with acquisition, and consultation on STR, MTR and LTR success in the residential space.

In my own personal finances, I do work with a fee only advisor - I pay him a fixed fee out of my pocket based on net worth, and he doesn't collect anything for investment in particular funds, particular brokerages, financial products, etc.

I was also working on the inside of a good-sized local mortgage brokerage and had a direct link to their business.

Finding the right brokerage is the other challenge you will have because the industry has changed.

What is typical range of commission paid to real estate salespeople from brokerages in nyc? 

Hello guys, I am looking to brrrr out of state in Indianapolis and talking to a brokerage about refinance.