It would for sure have to be a higher hourly rate than a typical W2 job however as agents are 1099 contractors and there are expenses associated with maintaining our licenses and operating our businesses that usually come out of our commissions.

yes, its a people business.

I see why they say, never go into business with family.

Make sure you do business with people you have vetted and are confident they will get the job done. 

Lee Arnold is by far one of the best people in the business.

Similarly, quality dividend-paying companies often retain some earnings to reinvest in their business, increasing the company's (and your) value over time.

Of course we all have to start somewhere but I tell everyone I do business with regardless if it's with me or someone else I always recommend them to build a portfolio.

If they are too busy or too lazy to answer a call or send a short email, what else are they too busy for?

It separates your personal assets from your business, providing a safeguard if any legal issues arise related to tenants or the property.

I signed up for Baselane today after switching from Mercury for my business account (LLC).