I have been informed of the numerous benefits an investor receives when getting their license, such as:- Access to the MLS- Networking- Self-Representation when making real estate purchases Also, I understand that I will have to be under a broker when making transactions (even if they are personal). 

Anything I can share tax-wise or assisting with your transactions so that we both get something out of our connection, I'm all for it.

First off, they are operating illegally under Florida Statutes Section 718.112(2)(a)(1.) by only having three board members (unless there is less than five total units in the condo itself). 

A title company/real estate lawyer should be able to draw up the papers for the transaction. 

(Might need to pay your broker) Joe is right, you need a big tool box, then you can fix anything, if you only carry a screw driver you are limited to the transactions you can fix. 

It will give you good practice for how to handle transactions for clients and put you in the client's shoes. 

So keep the option to buy and the lease completely separate and independent transactions. 

The lender is discriminating based on risk; the risk that someone that can't show stable employment may have a difficult time repaying her loan, but this surely doesn't rise to the level of illegal discrimination.

Have to say I'm sorry to see new investors being pulled into such scammy techniques not understanding principles of real estate, how the market sets prices in equity, what happens after a sale contract is made where a seller relies on performance and how liable wholesalers are for damages, not to mention the potential of illegally acting as an agent without a license. 

You would have always had the debt (unless you were doing some sort of advanced transaction)...I see it a bit differently.