If it was "super easy" to do then the owner would hang on to the property for another 12 months, make the improvements, and get a much better price.

He needs to hang his license with a broker and is being offered employment there.

When you get a license, you'd need to hang it with a brokerage to get access to the MLS.

If I am getting my RE license to aid in my own investments what criteria would be most beneficial to me assuming I am buying large apartment complexes fairly often? would I be looking for a flat fee monthly or commiss...

I just have to go to a couple of them to get the hang of it. 

Then you are expecting someone to buy something from you without the details.Date to purchase by- Which could be used to go around youPrice- Which lets them know how much they can get it from the seller themselves for after your date endsSeller-  Person to contact to make another offer.Solution: Take an online class and spend about $200 to get a license, hang your license with a no cost broker.

Spend some time learning about drywall repair, learn how to do minor electrical and plumbing (like hanging a ceiling fan, or replacing faucets and drains) these will benefit you tremendously even if you end up hiring someone to do these jobs it's gonna be harder for someone to take advantage of you because you understand what is required. 3.

I don't really want to sell because 1) the market is so hot, it would be hard to find anywhere else to live for a reasonable price, and 2) I was hoping to hang onto this property long term as a rental when I move out.

I don't really want to sell because 1) the market is so hot, it would be hard to find anywhere else to live for a reasonable price, and 2) I was hoping to hang onto this property long term as a rental when I move out.

Most real estate investors and realtors fear the hang up or are not able to locate correct phone numbers for the sellers they are looking for.