We are using an online listing brokerage for the sale since we went over budget on the reno.

I completed the online application the same day and later that same day received an email back with a term sheet.

I am strongly considering starting the online courses myself but, like you, I plan to keep my W2 and use my license to save on acquisition costs or to make some money on the side through organic referrals, friends, family, etc. 

The ripple effects of people adding solar to their homes to keep up with that is huge as it will be as other States/Countries follow suit.I think on a practical level (and yes I am in the solar industry), is that anyone considering solar now should jump on it.

Found them off the Quickbooks website under the Support/Find a QB ProAdvisor section and they basically held my hand through the whole process of how to do enter transactions, import my credit card statements online, cleaned up my chart of accounts, etc. 

Is this a practical goal?

Do you just find statistics of a given area online, or talking with everyone you interact with, or other ways?

Or simply go to county doc office online search?

My town website has an online search for Land Records So I can find notices of foreclosures, notices of liens, warranty deeds, mortgage documents etc. the day they are filed.

They are also required to take continuing education to keep their license.I think you should choose your tax professional on his/her experience in the area of taxation(real estate) that you are looking for.I would choose an EA with 5 years of experience in Real estate than a CPA who does not practice in real estate taxation.Please be mindful that most accountants will say that they deal with your type of tax return in hopes of keeping your business.