Lots of these unlicensed brokers are trying to take a cut without any legal ownership.

Unlicensed brokers aren't held to any standard, can make wildly untrue claims, etc and not be held accountable.

Lots of unlicensed brokers aren't transparent and play games.

I believe you just defined unlicensed brokers (I KNOW, I KNOW...that belongs on the unlicensed brokering forum!!)

You know I have nothing against you personally, but the method of operation by many unlicensed brokers.

There are only three legal ways to advertise property in FL:1. be on title2. be a licensed agent or broker3. have equitable interestThese unlicensed brokers that are trying to piggy-back deals are not legal.

Any good agent won't fall for unlicensed broker tricks.

From sourcing leads, estimating FMV, ARV and rehab costs, getting a qualified buyer, hand-holdng the seller, proper paperwork and CYA throughout, closing the sale to the end-buyer, etc. all while staying out of unlicensed broker activity hot water.  

California has a limit to how many "wholesale" deals you can do without a license, but you can't market the property at all if unlicensed.  

Businesses that has more money to lose, has more money to pay, is too scared to do to the other side (hiring unlicensed contractors), simply because they don't want to pay more once a person breaks their arm or falls from a ladder during their time there.