This is in a consistent high-rent area, property is turnkey, and would be cash flow positive day one (until I move in, that is).

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.

If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

It seems like the coins will not work either based off what others have said.I am not advising any of this either, but with that said Bitcoin on the other hand, I think, is the best consistent alternative.

Now just want to do deals more consistently at a larger scale, and raise more money. 

As for your question, as others have mentioned, right now you are not really "bankable" until you get your job and can show consistent w-2 income.

stay consistent and work on your mindset.

If the sinks are consistent with the quality of the home, no need to replace until you choose to replace cabinets and/or countertops.

It isn't until you really start cresting the 50 unit properties, but, as Erik mentioned, moving into the 100+ that you start to get more professional, consistent operating teams onto properties, where NOI is the biggest indicator.  

If you plan to make a lot of purchases and sales each year, and don't mind paying the commission split, then the brokerage might not mind that you hang your license there and generate a little bit of revenue for them, even if you don't aspire to be their top salesperson.On the other hand, if your real estate activity consists of 1 or 2 sales per year, and you also don't want to pay the brokerage any commission or commission split for them, they are probably not going to be very motivated or excited to bring you into their company.