In fact, a couple of recent studies have shown that working with a broker typically saves about $10,000 on a residential mortgage.

The very fact that they are engaging in the business model of illegal brokerage is all you need to know.

Concessions, when used poorly are dangerous to your business.

I am in the HVAC/R business so, although it would be a cakewalk for me - you may have to get heating guy to do it for you.

Would love to connect and be a resource to you anyway that I can - I'm a realtor, and investor in the area and have some tips & tricks you can implement into your business and see if it helps! 

My opinion is a lack of business organization.

you might say something like, "I’ve been studying Austin and Denver for rental properties and have a $200,000 price limit—what are the pros and cons of both markets?"

Any such study is tainted by the fact that Zillow lost an enormous amount of money on their own home buying initiative.

@Marcus Stokes, house flipping is a full-time business operation, even with current market conditions.

I would focus on being an agent and building that business.