Besides being able to check the box and receive your license after you take the test, the class will contain loads of applicable knowledge and skills that you can carry with you and build upon your entire career.These are just my two cents gained from listening to podcasts and reading books and blogs.

Any person who engages in the business of a real estate broker or real estate salesperson without obtaining a license as provided in this chapter shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than six months or both, and shall be ineligible to obtain a license for one year from the date of conviction of such offense, except that the commission, in its discretion, may grant a license to such person within such one-year period upon application and after a hearing on such application.If you get a license or if you have a licensed agent or broker in your company, I think that is the way to go. 

Because the units are sub 30k, I am not pressured to take the first applicant with a heart beat.My units are well maintained units with nice paint colors, appliances, washers and dryers (used but nice).I do treat them well and give them the tools they need to be responsible.  

., inoublish our lease, application and resident selection xristeria right in our website.

I've reached out to roughly 10 financial institutions in my area so far- I will keep calling to see if I can make any more progress in terms of finding an REI friendly lender. 

What would you be making progress toward other than a smaller loan balance?  

I will post information here on this thread as I make progress.  

Nevertheless, I am constantly trying to evaluate my progress and find things that I can be doing better.

A conventional 15 or 30 year mortgage would not be applicable at this point I would assume since the property is already purchased.

Tell them, due to ALL OF THE INTEREST you've had, you are accepting applications.