I've also questioned pro members and their replies have been mixed as to benefits.

Well, it can be intimidating to go mix it up with more experienced investors.

Once you have the ability to evict you are now in total control of the situation.One other approach I add to this mix and I believe it makes the difference... start as long as the tenant is behind start a routine inspection schedule for the property.

As you could tell from the mix of the threads that I gathered (I didn't slant them either way), I agree with your statement that each person decides this for themselves; there is no right or wrong.Rarely does an intro post gather so many replies as yours has already, so you can see that this topic of getting licensed can be a hot topic.Don't forget to vote for those posts that you have found of great value!

(Now they are all mixed.

A certain amount of truth, mixed with a lot of fluff, all rolled into a big ball of BS - all for only $1495 ($6800 if purchased seperately).

Someone else above mentioned that you're the one who'll end up deciding the right mix of daily activities to do based on your needs.

Mixing up your investments.

Being picky, like you will want to be for your own, long-term residence, doesn't mix very well with buying distressed properties.

However, you can't mix being a passive investor with being in the management for tax purposes.Seems those who try to keep only leased properties in one LLC somehow and someday end up selling the place, so what's the difference in doing one or a dozen?