I have been learning a lot simply by devouring the information on Bigger Pockets.  

@Dottie BartonWelcome to bigger pockets.

A lot of the bigger apartment complexes in the area realize what's going on and are selling.  

Do franchises have better resources (trainings, broader MLS access, experienced colleagues,etc) to translate into more potential commission for me? 

Bigger units expect you to be sitting around the office like your an investment banker just waiting to babble numbers, LOIs, and review income statements.

Hi Bigger Pockets! 

@adam i have actually spent alot of time reading and learning about the ordinance, both on your forum and the vast amount of other resources that are readily available to anyone who cares enough to spend more than 30 seconds looking.

Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource.

There are lot of resources in Houston and great networking events to meet other investors, contractors, and wholesalers from all over the city.  

They can do this cheaper than I can because they can get discounts of buying stamps in bulk (2million at a time), and I do not have the resources to do that on that large of a scale.