Also included on the list of activities that require a license are any attempts to lease property, any acts directed at procuring tenants for a property, the negotiation of leases, or advertising or holding oneself out as in the business of leasing property.

I am in the process of finding a new management company, and came across a contract referencing "procuring cause".

Most of the investors who procure these types of deals spend considerable money on marketing (websites, mailers, etc.) and spend lots of time following up leads--they work hard at their business.

Currently, they are willing to put forth the cash necessary to procure a commercial loan (100K and 85K respectively).  

Typically a leasing commission for both sides is between 5-6% which would be split if there was a listing and also a procuring agent.Leasing space to tenants isn't always just about money.

In my experience, 15-20% markup on labor + materials is what you can expect from a "retail" GC, where the GC provides full-time on-site management, purchases/procures all materials, etc.

Even if you haven't paid off much of your mortgage, the rise in the value of your property since you bought it, could give you the equity you need to refinance or procure a line of credit.  

You must procure a flood elevation certificate, approx $600, from a reg land surveyor or engineer before I can quote.

If you find a great deal jump on it. regardless if its your home or rental property. if you buy a rental property first it shouldnt hurt your ability to procure a mortgage on your primary home as long as the investment property does cash flow. before you do anything speak with an experienced mortgage broker to set you straight.

If they did not procure a tenant and you did not sign a contract with that agent, there is no enforceable contract.