Study the market.

Study the market.

Or just have the tenant billed directly if they will also send you a copy of all invoices to prove they are being paid. 

Perhaps do a case study.

Can they prove how long it takes to rent a vacant property?

Ask them for pics & invoices to prove what they've gotten for $300.6) This is really short-sighted of them!

I will study these two procedures and ensure I know which is being applied.

The required education must serve a bona fide business purpose of your employer.The education maintains or improves skills needed in your present work.However, even if the education meets one or both of the above tests, it is not qualifying work-related education if it:Is needed to meet the minimum educational requirements of your present trade or business orIs part of a program of study that will qualify you for a new trade or business.You can deduct the costs of qualifying work-related education as a business expense even if the education could lead to a degree.

I think proving the concept with your own capital is extremely powerful.

I was doing a lot of legwork and still paying RE agent for the transactions up until got my own license.pros: no commissions in your transactionseasier qualification as real estate professional to offset high W2 of spousecan get access to any house/ easy logisticsmore control in the transactionMLS access with all the information on tip of your fingers, you can move fast with the deallicense knowledge helps to make better decisions and gives broader understanding of the industrycan legally do property management for others, wholesale (many states now making outlaw to do it without license)cons:need to take an exam (it needs preparation and to be good not just barely pass you need to study)fees you pay along the way (MLS, brokerage(I signed with investor-focused on and have a monthly fee and a transaction rate))self-management including taxes and feesneed to relicense + paid education Don't forget the biggest con.