If getting your license aligns with your short and long term goals I would say go get it. 

If you aren't getting bites after 2-3 weeks, and market rents don't align, lower.

Will get you up to speed quickly.1031 Exchanges have deadlines which you have to align with in order to make it work.

That would be confirming what Jonathan described in multiple examples.I have no problem with Memphis Invest or the new company but I can see the increasing number of people describing experiences extensively that don't align with your own book nor the claims that your company makes regarding the treatment of potential and existing customers.Maybe my exchange came at an unfortunate time when Ashley had her baby.

1) Set a goal and make a business plan that aligns with that goal.

I find that with partnerships, it's best to find someone who's goals and mission aligns with your own and someone who is more seasoned may be in a different place in their life.

You have to vet people you interact with and find the ones that are aligned with your goals. 

I want to slamdunk a basketball, but I would happy to just get a layup :-) I suggest to people that you come up with one or two that are non-negotiables that must be in the deal and those should be aligned with your strategy to get you to your end goal the other things are gravy and are just pluses and don’t try to get everything at once in one deal.

It helps to align your business properly and some cases it protects as others said but not full protection.

Consider all the factors and what your goal is, and then figure out what best aligns to your goals.