With Hud Homes it is also a program designed to help those who want to become home owners and can not put down the traditional amount.There are more details that are involved and I will also explain that the 3.5% down was relevant at the time I was licensed as a Realtor.

2: I assume along with the LLC that I would also need to get a business license within the state or states that I am planning on investing in, if so, is this just a standard business license?

Licensed attorney don't have to do the education, just pass the exam.

Moreover, laws prohibit the licensed agent from compensating you without your own license so you can't get money from the agent by bringing a buyer.Start by working on those objections and see where it goes.

Did I mention I m also studying for the Real Estate license?

Since I am licensed, I would need to forfeit the commission completely or have this LA represent me.

(not sure about NC's laws but in MA you need a supervisors license) If you do take the GC I highly recommend hiring an architect that will design your space, as well as an engineer if you are tearing down walls.

I am in the process of getting my real estate license but I plan to use it as an investor not as an agent. 

But, my gut keeps telling me to get my real estate license.

Albert,Instead of figuring out what brokerage to go to, go find the top agents in your area and reach out to them (call, email, send mail, etc.) and tell them you're newly licensed and would like an assistant position.Or, check Craigslist.org on the real estate job section to see who's hiring.