Not much benefits other than having access to the MLS.

If a $70k/door multi doesn't have at least $700/month rents (1%), I pass.I've been doing this since I started and still look at this on large ($20m+) deals ever day.If anything, it DOESN'T work on 1-4 family as well since those tend to be much harder to get good rent ratios due to competition from home buyers and access to cheaper 30 year debt. 

How much access will you get directly to the mentor/coach? 

But since there is a limit to how much money the bank has access to....their rate will be higher...and usually a shorter term.

We decided that keeping it as a cash-flowing rental, while having access to equity was the best of both worlds. 

The second issue, is that the lower price point means your competition is way higher since that lower price point is accessible to more people.

Should I obtain a RE license to gain access to MLS and network with local agents?

Need to access equity in primary Need that equity for a down payment on a 4 plex.

outside of putting vents in, you do lose any potential access points though so that may be a con for you. 

I know the MLS has it but of course, cannot get access.