They are both acting as independent contractors and should be paid a fee for that.  

I think I'd keep them separate though since I would want the business to be independent of my house and stand on its own. 

@Brian Halstead,Sorry to hear about your troubles with your insurance broker.I work for Fenix Risk Management, an independent insurance agency licensed to do business in Florida with access to multiple carriers in multiple markets.

That being said the town is in need rental apartments and/or independent living units I could build next door. 

We are always looking for independent contractors/handymen to add to our network.

He's pretty reputable in the financial independence blogosphere and has a decent following. 

I determined that by getting an independent company to perform a camera inspection.

I have come across a reading that says"No such broker shall engage in an independent brokerage practice without first having served actively as a real estate broker for at least two years."

@Dave Foster That was Financial independence, rather than Florida, sorry for the confusion!  

Newbie (out of state) investor here seeking some advice in the Independence Market.