Should it be one team per location or keep the properties and team state specific, or a mix? 

We have a pitbull mix and two cats.

Hi Mark I'm currently doing same as you with a mixed res/comm property. 

But feelings are getting mixed here so here is my understanding of what you CAN do.As a good landlord you should try to resolve this situation if you are allowed to.

If not, don't mix money and relationships.

I’ve heard mixed reviews on doing this so I thought I would get a BiggerPockets perspective on becoming an agent or not!!

@Lashawn McCauley I'm working on a large scale mixed use rehab in Newark now with a particularly connected developer. 

Good mix of returns and risk here.Invest actively.

You must put in the time to learn the vocab, some techniques, the processes involved in an acquisition.After that basic education, you'll know 'how to open your desk' and can look for an investor at a local meet up, a REIA or similar organization to mix and mingle with seasoned investors. 

You can't just show up one day and expect to buy larger MF deals unless you have large amounts of capital on hand, experience, or a mix of both.