Legitimate videos would be fine too, it's just that I don't trust most of the videos on Youtube because the creators of those videos have something to gain through promising that their videos will immediately land deals (guru nonsense).Thank you

So, until you gain more experience/transactions (licensed or not) you may not be doing yourself justice by representing yourself.Otherwise, yes if you can afford the ~$2k to maybe $3k in annual dues and fees, there can be a benefit to it. 

They are loosing the middle and upper middle class and gaining the wealthy and the homeless/illegal population.

My cost of living would go up about $500/month from where I live now but I’d be able to rent out my current space for an increased cash flow of $700/month for a net gain of $200/month.

Right now I am considering buying my first investmemt (buy and hold) to gain some experience.

Gain knowledge.

Sell the condo, take the capital gains hit, and move into the duplex.2.

That's like a 10% return with no long term gains, tax benefits, etc.

BACKGROUNDMy partner has all the capital for the upfront costs to purchase a single family, but doesn't have a great job or credit score to gain a nice mortgage.

Once you have cash built up where you can go take down multis, then dedicate some time to that.The off market properties today you are looking to list....gain experience one what investors are willing to pay, what rents they want, what trades they use.