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.

I'm sure some will work for me directly, but mostly others as independent contractors/sub-contractors.

I have had a couple of independent units here and there as well a a house, and they have worked out great.

I've learned the hard way to value of a good PM and I have no desire to independently manage them remotely.

I think each neighborhood works independently from each other, depending on the different criteria that buyers choose.