I have two rental properties that my grandmother left me after she passed away this February.

I have a great lender in San Diego who's been awesome helping me with VA loans in the past, so let me know if you'd like me to pass along his info.

More importantly you can pass that experience on to the next go getter.  

I entertain deals throughout my state, but, we have so many MLS sites that finding professionals who are a part of that market and then working with them seems convoluted.What do you think?

If it's not a great deal pass on it and wait until you do find one.

If we are talking about a business entity, you will probably be receiving something like a K-1, which will show your income, the type of income, and any pass-throughs and adjustments.  

As you learn and pass along what you have learned by being active in the forum, you will build up a network of colleagues (fellow investors).

I suggest renting the space out and getting what you can from renting before selling, as time passes, refinance and then give it some time and build more equity then sell.

If I'm sponsored by a broker can I leave after I pass the exam and go about my own with my RE license?

For 3+ families it'd also be good to make sure they have a current green card (issued by the state of New Jersey sort of like a certificate of occupancy renewed every 5 years indicating that the building passes whatever requirements the state imposes). 3 story buildings with 3 units need to have a fire escape, exit signs, self-closing doors, etc.