However, I would recommend teaming up with people who do have experience so you can say you are working with experienced individuals.

it's all about team.

With your experience and the team you're working with, I think it's a great asset to you. 

Memphis has been tough for us so beware, if you do not already have a team with boots on the ground, what seems like a good deal may turn out very challenging.  

However, they're sometimes weary of an investor just looking to hang their license for the discount and will ask upfront that you commit a certain amount of hours a week (that's up to your local hiring team).As an associate agent you wouldn't be taking the transactions across the finish line yourself, including your own, but you WOULD save more money as Redfin gives a big discount to their associate agents for their personal transactions above and beyond normal customers get, but there is a limit (~2 a year I believe).I LOVE LOVE LOVE Redfin, but from my experience it's not a place to just hang a license - they'll be wanting to hire and train someone who be at least part-time. 

and security deposit withdrawals. very responsive customer support team too.

My team of entrepreneurs have experience in many different industries.

I would suggest considering teaming up with an experienced investor for your first project to walk you through the process.

I am thinking about doing a 1031 exchange next spring into a 6-8 unit apartment in Tampa or Jacksonville where I have an established team.  

You just need to get a good team on the ground in your investing area to be your eyes and ears.