The designation of Realtor, is protected by organized real estate, and you must be a member of the local board to practice as such.

Before I go down that path, I'm curious if there is any big benefits for organically "creating" a duplex here outside of scalability (or any disadvantages as well).

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications.2.

It sounds like a phenomenal organization that could be a good option for the future, however at this time I didn't feel it was the right thing for me.

Talk to older people who are doing what you want to do.Notice I didn't say offer to be their lackey for free, or add value to their organization, just make a business friend and maybe you will get inveted to some cocktail parties, or cookouts or a fun boat ride (it is Florida after all).What is your social circle, Yacht club, Ex-convicts, Community College attendees's, Drift Car owners, etc...[...NAIOP ...requirements ... age being one of them).]Well a lot of people can't go network in Afghanistan either, so cross that off your list.Where you can't go doesn't matter (unless going there is mission critical in which case if you can't your finished).Never focus on the wall--or you will hit the wall--Always focus on where you want to go (Tony Robbins).[...My coach...]Again, lack of full communication--Baseball coach, life coach, real estate coach, someone who is teaching you (???)

Additionally, you need to make sure the HOA Is organized.

In my experience, GC's love working with investors because we are decisive, organized, experienced, and have a good vision for what we are looking for. 

As such I started off and continue to be a part time agent for non-family buyers/sellers which helped ensure that I had stable income from W2 and "bonuses" from commissions whenever they happen (hence no pressure to close deals).Family deals aside, because I chose to grow the business organically through my sphere of influence, I've been able to not waste a dime on advertising or a minute on chasing cold leads.

@Shant MahserejianDoes this look like something you might be looking for:Entrepreneur• Building an Elite Organization Book and Journal (for up to 4 team members)• Custom Deal analysis and valuation tools• Tickets to annual AIIH event• Express Closing (within 5 days for single family, within 10 for multifamily)• One Time annual Underwrite• One Close Loans• Multifamily Debt placement• $2.5MM Line of Credit, proof of funds letter, lower pricing, and greater leverageProfessionalAll Entrepreneur Membership benefits plus…• Dedicated Internal Operational Team• Priority Transactional Review• Elite Event Invitation with discounted rate• Quarterly Training/ QA with DLP business unit Leaders• Elite Execution System Ramp up Package• $10MM Line of Credit, proof of funds letter, lower pricing, and greater leverageElite ImpactAll Professional Membership benefits plus…• Express Loans without holdback• Impact JV Equity Opportunity• A&D Funding• $25MM Line of Credit, proof of funds letter, lower pricing, and greater leverage• Greatest speed and flexibility for “out of the box” deals.Let me know. 

Are you organized with paperwork?