Jonathan,Here in Ohio you must work under a broker to practice selling real estate.Then, if you want access to the MLS you need to be a member of the Ohio Association of Realtors and the NAR. 

There are consequences to NOT using it, but there's always more than one choice;  Sheez!

Success is a process, failure is a choice

One unit moved out the day after we closed – by choice.

I just don't know which system/person is the best choice.

Welcome @Nicholas Smith...you made a great choice with BP.

Hi @Jenny PennockI agree with @Gail Kaitschuck on trying to do a regular tenant first before dealing with Section-8. 30% of my properties cater to Section-8, but I "graduated" to this after a handful of regular tenants and once I got comfortable with the standard rental practices.

I am currently a Mechanical Engineer, and I practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in my spare time.Long term, I would like to build passive income through buy and hold properties to eventually replace my work income.

Galvanizing copper is a chemical impossibility.Projected lifespan of galvanized piping is typically projected at 60 years, but it can be less or more depending on the water quality of the source.Copper is generally projected at 80 years but same caveat.Lifespan of plastic is for all practical purposes, infinite. 

It depends on the facts of the situation and local practice.