Here in WA you need to be with an agency even if you don't practice as a traditional real estate agent. 

Unfortunately, I cannot give case specific legal advice since I am not licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.

Not much of a life besides reading, answering the questions in each chapter, taking practice tests, asking questions in class, ect.

Then the attorney says, well, he has caused you to incur a financial loss by devising this off the wall financing arrangement that is not common practice around here, we'll sue him for damages!

I have found these to be very helpful and have taken away great pointers of things to avoid- legal and just basic business practices.

All of the advice he gives is practical.

Its more like, imagine you can use a well established RECF platform of your choice as a template, replace the logo and company info with your own, and wala you have a RECF platform. 

While your investment choices are expanded, the service model can be limiting for certain types of investing.  

Just make a wise choice, know your numbers, and pull the trigger.

I'd be curious to read an opinion from someone who actually practices law