Ideally setup recurring online bill pay, so the money comes out automatically.

Any good lawyer can do a search online to see how many properties an entity owns, more the better - bigger payday$$$.That is why most CRE properties have one LLC per property, to limit exposure.  

From a tax-deferral standpoint, it doesn't matter if you buy one property or 100 (note there are identification rules which will impose constraints on what is practical). 

I have been reading books, studying online, going to seminars in my area, and I am just starting to listen to all the podcast on the site.Although I live in NY, the market is extremely difficult to get into as a newbie investor, as most would know.

Online marketing is very competitive.

That's dangerous.1)Get it from looking up other going rate rents online for rentals comparable to yours online2) call the agent your using the MLS and get real comps3) google local property managers and get their opinion.

So, can anyone give me some valuable advice on whether top companies prefer specific licensing schools or if it even matters.

Even if an architect is not required to stamp the drawings, you will need drawings from somewhere whether that is purchasing online, through a builder, etc.

The agents will see the sign too, but not as many as will harvest the FSBO online ads - after all, they have to get up and out to see a sign, but they can find the online ads while sitting on their butt so it's less effort to harvest online.

So just completed a home/termite inspection on a duplex, found termite residues (State of NC defines it as active termite infestation), there is minor noticeable damage on the shoe molding on the floor but no signs of wear and tear on the wall but I nor the inspector cannot tell without ripping apart the wall how bad the infestation is- the seller is willing to pay for a termite extermination but my concern is how much damage these termites have already done on the inside of my walls that I cannot see- is there a termite expert professional I can hire to inspect the home more in depth during my due diligence period or anyway for me to get a peace of mind for this matter?