Education is a relatively safe and cheap way to get to know the industry and even potentially answer the simple question of whether or not REI is for you and if so what facets or niches intrigue you most.

I agree with you @Mark Callazzo, it is a potentially great market....

So a potential option.

I hope to start expanding to include multi family units in the new year and would be delighted to hear of any advice, meet potential investment partners and share stories with others with the same interest. 

Im looking for deals with equity build potential in an OK neighborhood.  

Nice houses, for almost turnkey rentals can be had for 1/3 of what we pay here in WA) so we could potentially purchase more properties.  2.) 

However, if I were to get my sales associate license, would that protect me against any potential legal issues?

Many deals that I've evaluated would cash flow as-is, still have potential to increase rents, and leave sellers with capital gains if sold on actual NOI.

I will be sure to share my potential buys on BP to make sure I am not overpaying!

I want him to realize , he has the potential to do great BECAUSE of his sales accumen.