I've always liked homes and been interested in investing, but never pursued it, so I've decided to finally do something about it.I have little experience, but a good work ethic and keep up with my local real estate market extensively.I'm looking to learn as much as I can about buy & hold, flipping, wholesaling investments.I look forward to working with you all and thank you for your time.Regards,Wil

An agent with negotiating skills, ethics and long term vision is your best bet.

But if you can sell cars successfully you can sell real estate.if you have 5 to 20k liquid to pay for marketing you can start.if you can go 30 60 90 days or longer with out getting paid you can startif you have a decent vehicle and afford gas you can start.if you know how to do an escrow that helpsjust much more too it.the negative you get is that many get desperate or it simply attracts the less than ethical folks because no license required and in some markets were they prey on the not so bright owners they can really abuse them... its a fine line for sure.. not to mention its illegal the way most do it in most states.. just because they don't get caught does not make it legal.assigning contracts OK.. makreitng a house you don't own on craigslist usually requires a licesneBut in my mind if your sharp enough to be a good wholesaler you can also be a good broker or anything else you choose to do.

Aside from the ethical dilemma of not fixing a problem I know is there, I dont want to spend a bunch of money fixing up the house (and not the full issues behind the foundation), only to list it, get a buyer, and then have it fall through or reduce the sale price significantly when the buyer gets their inspection Would appreciate your thoughts.

The agent is subject to a strict NAR Code of Ethics if they're a Realtor (member of NAR).2.

They have to take educational and ethics classes.

One thing the military has instilled in me is great ethics and morals.

Every CCIM I have known has been very knowledgeable and ethical so I think that's a good way to start.Also, just to echo a few of the comments above, you will find great help from some of the big brokers like JLL, Colliers, CBRE,  Cushman & Wakefield, Marcus & Millichap.

Unfortunately there are more tenants than landlords voting and governments do what's popular, not what's ethical.

After that you will need to complete 14 hours over the following 2yrs to keep your license current that must include 3 hours of ethics and 3 hours of law.