Not every thing has to be reciprocated with a referral fee. 

When our tenants show us respect, we will attempt to reciprocate.  

Personal use also includes time spent at your place by another party under a reciprocal sharing arrangement (“I use your place in exchange for you using my place”) whether the other party pays market rent or not.Days devoted principally to repairs and maintenance are considered days of vacancy and are disregarded, even if family members are present while you work away.The tax drillVacation homes in this category are treated as personal residences for federal income tax purposes.

I have seen their reciprocal application and it seems fairly simple to become licensed in GA.

Reach out to the syndicators you see who are active in the forums and begin to build a relationship, 9.9 times out of 10 they will reciprocate and get to know you and your experience, goals, investment knowledge, etc., as well as afford you the opportunity to get to know them, before offering you a deal.

If your state practices reciprocity with another state then all you need to do is take the test, but other states make you go through the education all over again.  

I am not a broker and don't know the specifics, but from North Carolina Real Estate Reciprocity and Portability:In terms of reciprocity, North Carolina has agreements with the following states:ArkansasConnecticutGeorgiaIowaLouisianaMississippiNebraskaSouth CarolinaTennesseeWest Virginia

I'd also be anxious to reciprocate to other members I'm more than willing to share what I know with others in the group.

Once you have been licensed for two years, most states have reciprocity with each other, and that allows you to only take the state portion of the exam going forward.It is certainly worth looking in to.

Some states have reciprocal agreements and you might check that out as well.