You need to determine what "role" you want to play in a real estate deal.Bird Dog: Low to no costs, but requires time and energy. 

Personalities play a HUGE role within each office and the other agents can either make or break a new agent- try talking to some of the agents (particularly the more active ones).

I'm not familiar with Tulsa, but perhaps that might play a role?

More than that, I want to be able to give back to my community by helping other children that need a positive role model as well as healthy food to eat after school. 

But you might still run the numbers and do the exercise, because the one that was sitting for 2 years:  is there something seriously wrong with it? 

I am a huge believer in Warren Buffett type value investing and common sense.I have a degree in Finance and have spent the majority of my career in analytical and now sales roles.

Questions currently rolling around in my head:-Property management role?  

You need to follow it all the way until you get YOUR check at closing.Just be ready for the day that someone (like your broker) challenges you on whether your wholesaling activities are in conflict with your role as an agent (and the commissions that your broker expects).  

Then we handled the job over to our sister-in-law, who is also a partner in LLC ONE, but prefers the silent partner role.

What role does a title company play?