Background; (1990) My father owned a 2 family, one unit had a relative living in it, the other a friend of the relative.

I was wondering if I could get the BP community's feedback on whether I should go with a traditional brokerage once I get my real estate license, or whether I should go for a discount brokerage that doesn't give me much overhead.As back ground,  I am hoping to use my license primarily for access to the MLS and for access to properties.

As you probably know from hanging in the background for a bit you have come to the right place!

Do complete backgrounds checks. 

I was turned down for one because I let them do a background check on me.

I come from a commercial construction background and 5% is the normal fee for architects for commercial work so I imagine residential is similar in fees.As @Chad Conrad pointed out, you need to have a designer that is aware of codes.  

I am new to the business, 36, engineering is my background.

Cincinnati and a service background will both suit you well in real estate investing.

He has a very firm understanding and background of the real estate market here in south Florida.  

I want to know about extended guests so we can run a background check on them and add them to the lease, or if it is a sublet I want to do a background check and get written consent from the others in the apartment.This is over and done with, as far as you are concerned.