Do you get any volume discounts or better service due to the volume of your business from the current providers, that might be something to consider. not sure if that is even a thing for lawyers though.

His business is in Birmingham, but he and his family live here.

I could not find e1031xchange as a business entity in the State of New York (https://apps.dos.ny.gov/public...).

Get busy making money.  

The neighbor was the hottest in the twin cities and this house has 83 businesses cards of realtors who showed the property.

S8 is the business of last resort.

The risk to my business is much too high just so the agent can make a little more money on the transaction. 

Quote from @John Friendas: There's a house I'm considering buying with a business partner as an investment rental.

May not be your cup of tea but they are cost efficient and they work to add passive income at a fraction of the cost to build a SFH.There are a few "Tiny Home" builders in Tampa and Manatee doing a ton of business.  

STR is a hospitality business first, and a for-profit business second (if you want to succeed).