I don't know what the scam would be, but I'd be awfully worried about a title defect, a competing probate claim or some major defect in the home that the seller successfully hid.The fact that you closed in 4 days is especially concerning. 

The only major downside is that by being licensed, you are now subject to the rules and regulations of your state's licensing board, so this exposes you to more scrutiny and you have to abide by their rules.

I think there are many valuable lessons in here if they can be separated out and gleaned from this. 1 major thing is that this is your your business and ultimately your model will succeed or fail based on the business model you have and the people on your team. 

My wife usually does our taxes as she majored in accounting (is not an accountant). 

Fire or major water damage and extensive mold are walk aways for me, but other wouldn't care as long as the price is right.

I am in the Tampa area and I am actively looking for a duplex or triplex.

@Michael LewisThis is a major over reaction on your part.

I was a bio major in college and don’t know jack.

I would love to begin networking with people active/familiar with the area.

Lincoln County seems to have some decent activity too.I still have to work out the big vs boutique brokerage decision.