I can't give you any advice on becoming an agent but you can use the search box at the top right of the screen to find some other posts that might discuss the subject.Good luck!

How's it going BP,I recently closed on my first SFH Rental on February 13th, ( i can go into the numbers later) but I am planning on self managing my own property with the help of my mentor (for advice and tenant screening help) who is also a real estate broker and property manager. 

You can search contract for deed on this site and learn the current legal issues with CFDs.A lease-option does not put you in title to refinance, Ben must be asleep or on his meds at his computer screen.

We spent about ~$100,000 for a broken down 473 sq ft house that was formerly a chicken coop near downtown Royal Oak, Michigan.

Specifics about the contract, screening a tenant buyer and/or exit strategy?

Try to automate as much as you can with your marketing and pre-screening so you focus your time on the best leads.I just listened to a good podcast on the subject.  

One agent even joked that the flash on the office camera was broken, but oh well!

Things ranging from foundation cracks, water damage on front porch, broken plaster walls, door frames etc.

And tenant screening is key when you know how to do it right.

It takes time to mange a property i.e, finding & screening tenants, making small repairs, collecting rent and the list goes on.Hope it helps.