Some people seek independence from needing a 9-5 job so their objective it to earn enough from owning, controling or managing real estate assets  to both pay all of their bills and even beyond that earn enough spendable dollars that they can use an in income on top of everything all the while building up assets which in the end they will own outright and have all the money that can come for the value of their assets in the long haul. 

Mine and another flat fee brokers are not. 5 different firms, keller williams of course, but one independent too.There you have it.

@Mano Chidambaram any mid size independent insurance agency would be able to help you with D&O. 

This is why I always recommend using an Independent Agent that has the best interest of the customer at heart, not the best interest of the companies bottom line. 

Typically the agreements are at-will independent contractor agreements and when interviewing the brokerage, you can ask for a copy of the agreement to take home and review them before signing them.2) I can’t say for sure, but I would suspect that is the case.

My goal is to be financially free and independent within 5 years and working just for fun so I don't get bored and into trouble. 

So, you would be getting an independent, random appraiser giving you there opinion.  

I decided a long time ago that relying on stocks for early financial independence will not work for me.

Independent verifications!  

Talking about real estate, properties, and financial independence is something I enjoy.I listen to the BP Podcasts almost religiously.