I got my license years ago but from my understanding, "hanging my license" with a broker would've cost me a few hundred dollars in fees/dues per month which was not worth it for me at the time and did not look further into other opportunities.I'm looking to get my license again but am wondering if it is possible to hang my license with a broker for significantly less or no monthly dues (by working something else out).  

I remember in high before i got my first job i use to do surveys online that made a lot for me at the time.

. ;-)While I see Thomas' point this would not work for me, at least not as a general approach.

Fortunately it doesn't take effect til January 1st, so your bacon is not cooked. 

Video Production Specialist by day for a safety company designing promotional marketing material.Hobbies include: Hiking, paintball, cooking, and weight lifting, and of course...real estate!

In an effort to delegate some tasks, I am looking into the following: I have a guy who's done ongoing yard maintenance for me at another property.

My private money guy would likely be about 5% annual rate and no point, I pay for any needed papers (yes I have it good :-) ) so that part would not bother me at all. 

In your situation, buying a property for appreciation is a plus, but not the meat of it.

I spoke to the property manager and he himself owns 15 units in the same complex and would be willing to do property management for me at $25 a unit per month.

It would take me at least another 2 years to aquire 36 units at the unreasonably high rate of return I've been getting.