But in Smarter Contact, even though it's not required (if you're in the Elite or Enterprise Plans), they're strongly suggesting it and even have a report on "carrier block rate" percentage.

I work specifically with investors and market for run-down properties that I am able to offer to investors I work with exclusively, on top of the properties that are available on the MLS.

if someone has $500K in cash, and has been analyzing deals for 5 years, and hasn't made a single offer... that's analysis paralysis. 

It is great that you are taking advantage of the BP community.For myself and the investors that i work with the build to rent models offers may great advantages. 

Very foolish of her, because the correspondence on the platform suggests the exact opposite.  

I don't think you have to go that route nor would I necessary suggest that in DFW. 

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

I fully understand the "asset protection", "piercing corporate veil", and "commingling funds" part and that I won't have the protections offered by the LLC.

I suggest using a service like Mayistay.

If you allow this to continue, they will only get worse over time, and your losses will increase.I suggest you hire an attorney.