I cashed out my brokerage account with a plan to begin buying single family and small multifamily houses this summer.

I see that you have your own brokerage and a lot of experience, but for a brand new investor, would it be worth it in this area to go and get a license in anticipation of investing?

They also provide rock-bottom fees on the brokerage fee, property management, etc.

Also, it's very easy for a real estate agent to move from one brokerage to another, so if you don't like the fit you can always take care of that later.

Some managers will tell you anything to get you signed up with their brokerage but you really need to do your research before you make your final choice.

Im mostly looking for advice on getting started like going with a national brokerage(to lend in all states) vs local state brokerage, etc.

You'll have pre-licensing course fees, state testing fees, licensure fees, MLS access fees, fees associated with hanging your license with a brokerage, desk fees, monthly fees, continuing education fees...and the list goes on.

I am transitioning from Project Management into commercial brokerage in Miami as well and have been in conversation with KW Commercial, though I would love to get the opinion of someone who works there and is not part of the hiring process. 

Don't know about other brokerage houses.As for the seasoning process, the constraint you mention sounds weird.

I'm an investor's broker/agent here in Columbus and I'm happy to help you answer these questions.