There's nothing that prompts inaction like uncertainty (in fact, hinting at demanding a stable 11 cap, one might argue, is a form of effective inaction, since we know how hard that is to find). - Substitute goods.

In Texas we can go inactive, so no Broker, no selling, no MLS access,  but you still have to keep up your education CE hours and such. 

All though I am inactive but one can pop on NMLS and find me  :)  And like I said I have been paid off by Cogo itself so i know they do pull some loans through the knot hole..

This is where expert mortgage brokers come in, acting as your guide through the maze of real estate financing.

It may be helpful:I can give you some general info on insuring the property:Here are some things to look for from an Insurance prospective:1.Any in-ground tanks (active or inactive)2.Any Knob & Tube or Aluminum Wiring3.If built before 1978, does the building have Lead Safe certifications4.Any wood stoves or secondary heating units.

Uptick in action in the secondary mortgage markets I suppose?   

Time spent as an investor or in activities not customarily done by an owner does not count towards the 500 hours.One thing to note is that if you are married, you can combine hours with your spouse's to meet this threshold.

I have a real estate license but its inactive. 

@Jacob Morgenstern I'd love the opportunity to show this to you in action on your next deal.

I tend to overanalyze things, often leading to inaction, mainly because I have a somewhat pessimistic outlook on the economy and I'm trying to avoid getting overexposed.