Was hoping some of you fine people could advise me on the proper direction to move forward.

If you are finding a seller and a buyer for the same property, making them sign an agreement and receiving the commission for that - it's brokering without license, depend on your state, it's a lot of money and sometimes jail time.There are plenty of lawyers on Ytube trying to make it as selling a contract: unless they give their advice in writing to be responsible when you pay $10K+ to the state, I wouldn't hold my breath.you are not selling a contract: you bring to the seller a purchase agreement (as a listing agreement) to buy his property yourself or someone you know....then you find a buyer to buy it for cash.

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

@James Mercure: To add to @Charlie MacPherson's good notes re: flips (avoid Boston proper unless you're buy and hold right now), be sure to look closely at your fair housing requirements as an agent versus a landlord when you get into rental investments.

I got my license with really no directions or plans for success, but i kept searching for direction. i found something on YOUTUBE that has changed my life.

@Josiah McGinnisNo, dont let him do it or arrange to have it done.If you feel the need, $89 @ HD and an hour of your time to install it will get you a happy tenant, a new efficient toilet (installed properly in your property) and him not asking to do future repairs himself.

Depending on how complex your needs are, even MailChimp can work as long as you have someone set it up properly.

When you get your license to be sure to find a broker that can help you grow!

In about a month I'll be a licensed Real Estate Agent and will soon be building what will be a large portfolio of properties. 

But if you have no means to close then get a RE license and be an agent.