@Derek Carroll That's a good idea, however I do not believe my parents will be willing to do that, they are too skeptical and think that I should just wait until I turn 18, which of course is a understandable opinion by all means but I'd like to gain experience.

It seems like there is a lot of flipping going on in Riviera Beach, and some signs of improvement, but I think it depends on the street.I appreciate your opinion on CBS.

This is not legal advice, just my opinion as a real estate investor.- Scott

So your first paycheck can be 2 to 3 months from after you pass your exam.Don't worry about the interview, it's basically about convincing you to take the re class , pass the exam then come back to them to start with.In my personal opinion, your best Broker to start off with is Coldwell Banker or Re/Max they both have a new agent training program that is the best in the industry for starting out.. 

Does anyone have any opinions in general about investing in small mixed-use properties?

We weren't really asking advice, moreso getting opinions.

In my opinion, you would find great deals in NYC the same way you would find great deals in any other market with whatever you currently have. 

There are several opinions about when to go LLC.

You need an independent opinion on areas/neighborhoods Especially being out of state. 

The bad side is that homes are very expensive there (I'm from Arlington and have seen the increase in prices).Also, it is my opinion that you are better off having a 2nd house rented out and having someone help you than if you didn't.