Any clarity on this would be much appreicated, In the future I would like to be an out of state/city landlord (as I really don't plan on staying in NYC forever) so any one with experience in this, I would be really grateful to hear what you have to say. 

70/30 would be an unheard of split for a new agent in my area.

I would specifically like to be an agent that investors can rely on to find them good deals.

When you sign on with a brokerage there should be an IC ( independent contractor agreement ) that spells out what real estate activity is and is not allowed.While not required in most states brokerages opt to carry E & O insurance ( errors and omissions ).

@Jacob Blakett Here's the thing, if I can't sell a house, a car, a stock, or a cup of coffee for what I paid for it I'm pretty sure I bought above the market value.

My name is Andy and I am trying to find someone I can meet with for a coffee or dinner and just talk to about rei.

It would be an exercise to put some of the knowledge to action! 

I want a real estate investment company were what we do is property management and be an active buy and seller in real estate.

Check.Background this will be an investment property as I have a primary, buy and hold, refi, buy again.Anyone else at this same point?

This property used to be an SFR and was converted into a triplex; it is located in an old but becoming popular SFR neighborhood.