The exceptions seem to be if a person buys a radio, television, or cable enterprises (475.011(6)) or the person is an employee of a public utility (475.011(3)).

That is the thing, you have ot do your homework on how to do it and to many just blow right through the part about educating themselves on the process.I hope to meet you at some networking events soon here in Chicago for a more in depth discussion.

Always on watch for guru upselling, but seeking genuine education at the same time.

Read all the articles, listen to the Podcasts and read and participate on these forums and it will be a great education for you.

I have always been interested in real estate, but was discouraged during the economic downturn and lack of education about real estate investing.I want to begin with earned income methods to pay off some debt, then use the money from earned income methods to fund passive income methods.I look forward to networking and learning from all of you!!

Maybe Florida fraud comes to our attention a lot because people are more vigilant and or/public about it there?

Hoping @JonHoldman has an idea for approximate cost to pull this off.

save your money the local realtor boards provide the MLS to it's members (brokers/agents) and usually they offer public access to their system, although not as sexy as say a Zillow or Truilia the data is very accurate and updated within minutes not days also when you sign up there is no spam and you have direct access to the listing agent.

We are a networking and educational group with nothing to sell.

congrats on your college education( what school did you attend ?